Salamonie, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salamonie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salamonie 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. 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Salamonie since 2015, this page uses Huntington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-69S (1), SR-124 (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 Salamonie fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Huntington County.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-218W | 1 |
| SR-3S | 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 |
Salamonie at a glance
| Population | 2,290 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46792) | $72,664 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46792) | $172,786 |
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 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 Salamonie
How many truck accidents are there in Salamonie?
Since 2015, 605 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Huntington County (205 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Salamonie?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Salamonie: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Salamonie?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Huntington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Salamonie?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huntington County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Salamonie compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Huntington County has 138.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Salamonie?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.