Roanoke, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roanoke: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roanoke 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 has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Huntington County at a glance: 21.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
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.
Only 32 truck crashes were reported in Roanoke since 2015; patterns below come from Huntington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 49.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Roanoke is I-69, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-BRANSTRATOR Rd (1), Cr- Marzane Rd (1) and Lafayette Center Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Roanoke 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.
- With 21.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| CR-BRANSTRATOR Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Marzane Rd | 1 |
| Lafayette Center Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Etna Avenue | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-14E | 1 |
| SR-9N | 1 |
| Ts- Lafayette Center Road | 1 |
| US-224 | 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 |
Roanoke at a glance
| Population | 1,796 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,451 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46783) | $101,705 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46783) | $304,695 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roanoke
How many truck accidents are there in Roanoke?
Huntington County has had 605 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 205 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Roanoke?
I-69 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Roanoke since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Roanoke?
January has the most truck crashes in Huntington County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Roanoke?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huntington County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Roanoke compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Huntington County has 138.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Roanoke?
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.