New Haven, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Haven: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 368 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How New Haven compares with Indiana
New Haven against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where New Haven stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | New Haven | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 191.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, New Haven is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for New Haven: 2.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of New Haven: 2.0 in 2016–19, 4.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
New Haven has recorded 368 truck crashes since 2015, with 155 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 47.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-469 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-27 (5), US-24 (3) and US-30 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for New Haven fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in New Haven.
- Check whether your routes use I-469, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 12.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 New Haven
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-469 | 7 |
| US-27 | 5 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-30E | 2 |
| Antwerp Rd | 1 |
| Ardmore Ave | 1 |
| Dawkins Rd | 1 |
| Hanna St | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (New Haven) |
|---|---|
| I-469 | 70 |
| US-30 | 38 |
| US-24E | 33 |
| SR-930E | 20 |
| US-24 | 19 |
| US-30E | 19 |
| I-469N | 17 |
| I-469S | 16 |
New Haven at a glance
| Population | 16,200 |
| Land area | 12.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,261 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46774) | $76,292 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46774) | $187,790 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in New Haven 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 | 10 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 17 | +76% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 29 | +70% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | -5% | 7.2 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Haven
How common are truck crashes in New Haven?
New Haven has had 368 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 155 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in New Haven?
Since 2015, I-469 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Haven: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in New Haven?
Truck crashes in New Haven peak in January, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in New Haven?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in New Haven since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does New Haven compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 191.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in New Haven, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in New Haven?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.