Huntington, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Huntington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 229 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huntington compares with Indiana
Huntington against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huntington stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huntington | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Huntington has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Huntington at a glance: I-69 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Huntington: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Huntington has recorded 229 truck crashes since 2015, with 80 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Huntington with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Mu-Etna Avenue (1), SR-124 (1) and SR-9N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Huntington fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Huntington.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Huntington
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| Mu-Etna Avenue | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-9N | 1 |
| US-224 | 1 |
| Us- 224 | 1 |
| Us- 24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huntington) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 21 |
| US-24E | 20 |
| US-24W | 16 |
| US-24 | 14 |
| SR-9N | 11 |
| SR-5N | 8 |
| SR-5S | 7 |
| I-69S | 6 |
Huntington at a glance
| Population | 17,033 |
| Land area | 9.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,804 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46750) | $63,978 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46750) | $156,196 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huntington 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 | 6 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 13 | +104% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 21 | +61% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 17 | -17% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Huntington
How many truck crashes happen in Huntington?
Huntington has had 229 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 80 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Huntington?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Huntington: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Huntington?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Huntington happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Huntington?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huntington since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Huntington compared with Indiana?
Huntington records 111.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Huntington?
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.