Lancaster Township, Huntington County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lancaster Township, Huntington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lancaster Township, Huntington County and Huntington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Huntington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 605 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huntington County compares with Indiana
Huntington County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huntington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huntington County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Huntington County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Huntington County: 21.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 605 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Huntington County. They injured 205 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lancaster Township, Huntington County since 2015, this page uses Huntington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 49.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Lancaster with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-69S (1), Mu-Etna Avenue (1) and SR-124 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Lancaster Township, Huntington County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 21.3% 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
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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 2 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| Mu-Etna Avenue | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-218W | 1 |
| SR-3S | 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 County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 123 |
| I-69N | 63 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| US-24 | 29 |
| US-24E | 27 |
| US-24W | 21 |
| SR-9N | 11 |
| US-224E | 9 |
Lancaster Township, Huntington County at a glance
| Population | 1,157 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 32 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 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 30 | +90% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 48 | +58% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 50 | +4% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lancaster Township, Huntington County
How many truck accidents are there in Lancaster Township, Huntington County?
605 truck crashes have been reported in Huntington County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 205 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lancaster Township, Huntington County?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lancaster: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lancaster Township, Huntington County?
January has the most truck crashes in Huntington County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lancaster Township, Huntington County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huntington County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lancaster Township, Huntington County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 138.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Huntington County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lancaster Township, Huntington 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.