Eel River Township, Allen County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eel River Township, Allen County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eel River Township, Allen County 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Allen County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Allen County: March garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 2,786 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allen County since 2015: 1,058 people were injured and 85 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Eel River Township, Allen County since 2015; patterns below come from Allen County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eel River since 2015 were spread across roads: I-69 (4), US-30 (4), US-33 (3), I- 69 (1) and SR-205 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Eel River Township, Allen County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Allen County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| US-33 | 3 |
| I- 69 | 1 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-30W | 1 |
| US-33N | 1 |
| West Washington Center | 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 |
Eel River Township, Allen County at a glance
| Population | 4,350 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eel River Township, Allen County
How many truck accidents are there in Eel River Township, Allen County?
2,786 truck crashes have been reported in Allen County since 2015, with 85 deaths and 1,058 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eel River Township, Allen County?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in Allen County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eel River Township, Allen County?
Since 2015, Allen County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Eel River Township, Allen County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Allen County records 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eel River Township, Allen County?
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.