Polk Township, Huntington County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Polk Township, Huntington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Polk 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Huntington County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Huntington County: 21.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Huntington County has recorded 605 truck crashes since 2015, with 205 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Polk Township, Huntington County since 2015, this page uses Huntington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-124 leads within 10 miles of Polk with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Mu-Etna Avenue (1), SR-15N (1) and SR-218W (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 Polk Township, Huntington County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-124; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Huntington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-124 | 2 |
| Mu-Etna Avenue | 1 |
| SR-15N | 1 |
| SR-218W | 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 |
Polk Township, Huntington County at a glance
| Population | 477 |
| Land area | 22.8 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46702) | $77,727 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46702) | $145,252 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Polk Township, Huntington County
How many truck crashes happen in Polk Township, Huntington County?
Huntington County has had 605 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 205 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Polk Township, Huntington County?
SR-124 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Polk since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Polk Township, Huntington County?
Truck crashes in Huntington County peak in January, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Polk Township, Huntington County?
Since 2015, Huntington County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Polk Township, Huntington County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Huntington County records 138.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Polk Township, Huntington 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.