Millersburg, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Millersburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Millersburg and Elkhart County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Elkhart County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Elkhart County compares with Indiana
Elkhart County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elkhart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Elkhart County sits below Indiana on after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Millersburg: US-6 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Millersburg.
Overview
Elkhart County has recorded 1,956 truck crashes since 2015, with 815 people injured and 63 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Millersburg since 2015, this page uses Elkhart County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-5 (5), US-33 (2) and CR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 59 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Millersburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-6, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 14.3% 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
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 Elkhart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 6 |
| SR-5 | 5 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| CR-17 | 1 |
| CR-35 | 1 |
| CR-38 | 1 |
| CR-40 | 1 |
| Lincoln Ave | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| Sr- 13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elkhart County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 245 |
| US-20 | 207 |
| US-33 | 110 |
| US-6 | 77 |
| SR-15 | 71 |
| SR-13 | 59 |
| SR-19 | 47 |
| SR-120 | 47 |
Millersburg at a glance
| Population | 957 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,481 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46543) | $104,896 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46543) | $277,168 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elkhart 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 | 89 | — | 5.4 |
| 2000s | 148 | +67% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 160 | +8% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 155 | -3% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 89 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 155. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Millersburg
How many truck crashes happen in Millersburg?
Elkhart County has had 1,956 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 815 people and killing 63.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Millersburg?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Millersburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Millersburg?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Elkhart County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Millersburg?
Since 2015, Elkhart County has reported 59 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Millersburg compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 81.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elkhart County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Millersburg?
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.