Steen, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Steen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Steen and Knox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Knox County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 253 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Indiana
Knox County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Knox County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Steen: US-50 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Steen.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 253 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Steen since 2015; patterns below come from Knox County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-W 600 N (1), SR-61S (1) and SR-67S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Steen fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| CR-W 600 N | 1 |
| SR-61S | 1 |
| SR-67S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 42 |
| US-41N | 22 |
| US-41S | 21 |
| US-50W | 10 |
| SR-67N | 9 |
| US-50 | 8 |
| US-50E | 6 |
| SR-67S | 6 |
Steen at a glance
| Population | 808 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47597) | $56,953 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47597) | $128,209 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 22 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | +5% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 24 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | -19% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 20. 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Steen
How common are truck crashes in Steen?
253 truck crashes have been reported in Knox County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 85 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Steen?
US-50 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Steen since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Steen?
Truck crashes in Knox County peak in October, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Steen?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Steen compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Steen?
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.