Altona, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Altona: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Altona and DeKalb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeKalb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 423 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Indiana
DeKalb County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
DeKalb County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Altona: I-69 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Altona since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 423 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 174 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Altona since 2015, this page uses DeKalb County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
11.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-65 (1), I-69S (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Altona fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-3N | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 92 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| SR-8 | 40 |
| I-69N | 33 |
| US-6 | 25 |
| State Rd 8 | 10 |
| Cr61 | 10 |
| Grand Army Of The Republic Hwy | 7 |
Altona at a glance
| Population | 219 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,079 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46738) | $57,545 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46738) | $165,867 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 18 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +67% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +30% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 32 | -17% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Altona
How many truck accidents are there in Altona?
DeKalb County has had 423 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 174 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Altona?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Altona since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Altona?
June has the most truck crashes in DeKalb County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Altona?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Altona compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 81.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Altona?
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.