Monroe Township, Allen County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Allen County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe 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 runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Monroe Township, Allen County: US-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe: 5 since 2015.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Monroe 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Monroe with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-30E (2), Dawkins Rd (1) and Ts-Dawkins Rd (1).
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 Monroe Township, Allen County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 | 5 |
| US-30E | 2 |
| Dawkins Rd | 1 |
| Ts-Dawkins 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 |
Monroe Township, Allen County at a glance
| Population | 2,033 |
| Land area | 24.7 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46773) | $72,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46773) | $171,164 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Township, Allen County
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe Township, Allen County?
Allen County has had 2,786 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,058 people and killing 85.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Monroe Township, Allen County?
US-30 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe 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 Monroe Township, Allen County?
Since 2015, Allen County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Monroe Township, Allen County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allen County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Monroe 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.