Concord Township, DeKalb County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Concord Township, DeKalb County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Concord Township, DeKalb County 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 |
Compared with Indiana, DeKalb County is lower on 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 Concord Township, DeKalb County: I-69 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Concord since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 423 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 174 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Concord Township, DeKalb County since 2015; patterns below come from DeKalb County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Concord is I-69, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-59 (1), I-65 (1) and I-69S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Concord Township, DeKalb County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
| CR-59 | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| Sr- 101 | 1 |
| Sr- 37 | 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 |
Concord Township, DeKalb County at a glance
| Population | 1,395 |
| Land area | 18.0 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46785) | $63,250 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Concord Township, DeKalb County
How many truck crashes happen in Concord Township, DeKalb County?
Since 2015, 423 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (174 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Concord Township, DeKalb County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Concord since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Concord Township, DeKalb County?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in June, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Concord Township, DeKalb County?
Since 2015, DeKalb County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Concord Township, DeKalb County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, DeKalb County has 81.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Concord Township, DeKalb 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.