Troy Township, DeKalb County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy Township, DeKalb County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Troy 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.
What stands out in Troy Township, DeKalb County: US-6 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Troy: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 423 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 174 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Troy 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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
US-6 leads within 10 miles of Troy with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-59 (1), East Belle Fountaine (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 Troy Township, DeKalb County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| CR-59 | 1 |
| East Belle Fountaine | 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 |
Troy Township, DeKalb County at a glance
| Population | 322 |
| Land area | 14.9 sq mi |
| Density | 22 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 Troy Township, DeKalb County
How many truck accidents are there in Troy 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 Troy Township, DeKalb County?
US-6 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Troy since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Troy Township, DeKalb County?
June has the most truck crashes in DeKalb County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Troy 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 does Troy 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Troy 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.