Spencerville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spencerville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spencerville 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Spencerville at a glance: I-69 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Spencerville.
Overview
DeKalb County has recorded 423 truck crashes since 2015, with 174 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Spencerville 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Spencerville is I-69, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Sr- 37 (2), Antwerp Rd (1) and CR-59 (1).
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 Spencerville fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 11.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| Sr- 37 | 2 |
| Antwerp Rd | 1 |
| CR-59 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| Sr- 101 | 1 |
| Ts-Bull Rapids Road | 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 |
Spencerville at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46788) | $101,553 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46788) | $331,734 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spencerville
How common are truck crashes in Spencerville?
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 Spencerville?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spencerville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Spencerville?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in June, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Spencerville?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Spencerville 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 Spencerville?
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.