Allen Township, Miami County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allen Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Allen Township, Miami County and Miami County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Miami County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miami County compares with Indiana
Miami County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Miami County has lower values than Indiana for morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Miami County: October worst month: 12.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 358 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miami County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Allen Township, Miami County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Miami County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
11.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Allen since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-1200N (1), SR-114 (1) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Allen Township, Miami County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.8% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1200N | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 114 |
| US-31S | 35 |
| US-31N | 32 |
| US-24 | 21 |
| SR-19 | 12 |
| S Us Hwy 31 | 10 |
| SR-18 | 7 |
| Broadway | 5 |
Allen Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 604 |
| Land area | 21.5 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46951) | $55,227 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46951) | $150,829 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +61% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 25 | +15% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | +20% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 30 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allen Township, Miami County
How many truck crashes happen in Allen Township, Miami County?
Miami County has had 358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 142 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Allen Township, Miami County?
October has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Allen Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, Miami County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Allen Township, Miami County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Allen Township, Miami County?
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.