Stafford Township, DeKalb County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stafford Township, DeKalb County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stafford 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. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Stafford Township, DeKalb County at a glance: US-6 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Stafford since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 423 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 174 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Stafford 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%).
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%).
11.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-59 (1) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Stafford Township, DeKalb County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| CR-59 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 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 |
Stafford Township, DeKalb County at a glance
| Population | 283 |
| Land area | 14.6 sq mi |
| Density | 19 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. 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 Stafford Township, DeKalb County
How many truck crashes happen in Stafford Township, DeKalb County?
DeKalb County has had 423 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 174 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Stafford Township, DeKalb County?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stafford: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stafford Township, DeKalb County?
The worst month is June: 12.1% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stafford Township, DeKalb County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Stafford Township, DeKalb County compare 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 Stafford Township, DeKalb County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.