Rock Creek Township, Huntington County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rock Creek Township, Huntington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rock Creek 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Huntington County: 21.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 605 crashes involving commercial trucks in Huntington County since 2015: 205 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rock Creek 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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 Rock Creek with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Cr- Marzane Rd (1), Mu-Etna Avenue (1) and SR-116 (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 Rock Creek 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| Cr- Marzane Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Etna Avenue | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-3S | 1 |
| SR-9N | 1 |
| US-224 | 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 |
Rock Creek Township, Huntington County at a glance
| Population | 1,266 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46770) | $66,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46770) | $222,362 |
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. 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 Rock Creek Township, Huntington County
How common are truck crashes in Rock Creek Township, Huntington County?
605 truck crashes have been reported in Huntington County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 205 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rock Creek Township, Huntington County?
I-69 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rock Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rock Creek Township, Huntington County?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Huntington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rock Creek Township, Huntington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Huntington County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Rock Creek 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rock Creek 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.