Aboite, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aboite: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aboite and Allen County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Allen County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Allen County compares with Indiana
Allen County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Allen County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Aboite: 1.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Aboite per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.4 vs 2.0).
Overview
Allen County has recorded 2,786 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,058 people injured and 85 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Aboite had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Allen County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-30 (4), US-27 (3) and US-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Aboite fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Allen County.
- 24.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 5 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| Ardmore Ave | 1 |
| Bluffton Rd | 1 |
| CR-BRANSTRATOR Rd | 1 |
| Hanna St | 1 |
| I-469 | 1 |
| Lafayette Center Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen County) |
|---|---|
| I-469 | 236 |
| I-69 | 220 |
| US-30 | 107 |
| I-69N | 98 |
| I-69S | 98 |
| US-24 | 56 |
| US-24E | 55 |
| US-30W | 54 |
Aboite at a glance
| Population | 43,681 |
| Land area | 33.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,315 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46814) | $147,280 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46814) | $399,489 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 67 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 165 | +144% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 212 | +29% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 238 | +12% | 7.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 67 a year in the 1990s and 238 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aboite
How common are truck crashes in Aboite?
Allen County has had 2,786 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,058 people and killing 85.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Aboite?
I-69 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Aboite since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Aboite?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in Allen County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Aboite?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in Allen County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Aboite compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Allen County has 58.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Aboite?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.