Garrett, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garrett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Garrett 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.
Garrett at a glance: I-69 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Garrett: 4 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.
Only 32 truck crashes were reported in Garrett 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%.
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.
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-65 (1), I-69S (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Garrett fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 |
Garrett at a glance
| Population | 6,663 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,599 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 |
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 Garrett
How many truck accidents are there in Garrett?
423 truck crashes have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 174 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Garrett?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Garrett since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Garrett?
June has the most truck crashes in DeKalb County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Garrett?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in DeKalb County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Garrett compared with Indiana?
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 Garrett?
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.