Lake Township, Allen County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Township, Allen County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake 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 |
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 Lake Township, Allen County: US-30 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake since 2015.
Overview
Allen County has recorded 2,786 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,058 people injured and 85 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lake Township, Allen County since 2015, this page uses Allen County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-69 (3), US-27 (2) 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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lake Township, Allen County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| Ardmore Ave | 1 |
| CR-BRANSTRATOR Rd | 1 |
| Hanna St | 1 |
| I- 69 | 1 |
| N Clinton St | 1 |
| SR-14E | 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 |
Lake Township, Allen County at a glance
| Population | 2,887 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46818) | $81,066 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46818) | $230,739 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 238. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Lake Township, Allen County
How many truck crashes happen in Lake Township, Allen County?
2,786 truck crashes have been reported in Allen County since 2015, with 85 deaths and 1,058 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lake Township, Allen County?
US-30 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lake since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lake Township, Allen County?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in Allen County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lake Township, Allen County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in Allen County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lake Township, Allen County compare with Indiana?
Allen County records 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lake Township, Allen County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.