Franklin Township, DeKalb County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, DeKalb County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin 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 |
DeKalb County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for DeKalb County: June 12.1% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
DeKalb County has recorded 423 truck crashes since 2015, with 174 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Franklin Township, DeKalb County since 2015; patterns below come from DeKalb County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Franklin happened on CR-59 (1), East Belle Fountaine (1), I-65 (1), I-69 (1) and I-69S (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Franklin Township, DeKalb County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-59 | 1 |
| East Belle Fountaine | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| SR-1 | 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 |
Franklin Township, DeKalb County at a glance
| Population | 1,169 |
| Land area | 35.1 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46721) | $68,580 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46721) | $135,766 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin Township, DeKalb County
How many truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, DeKalb County?
Since 2015, 423 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (174 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Franklin 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 Franklin Township, DeKalb County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in DeKalb County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Franklin Township, DeKalb County 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Franklin Township, DeKalb County?
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.