Amboy, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Amboy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Amboy 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Miami County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Amboy: US-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Amboy: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Miami County has recorded 358 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Amboy since 2015; patterns below come from Miami County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
US-35 leads within 10 miles of Amboy with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-800 (1), CR-975 (1) and SR-13N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Amboy fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 11.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 2 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| CR-975 | 1 |
| SR-13N | 1 |
| SR-213 | 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 |
Amboy at a glance
| Population | 310 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 923 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46911) | $95,122 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46911) | $187,128 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Amboy
How many truck accidents are there in Amboy?
358 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 142 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Amboy?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Amboy: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Amboy?
October has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Amboy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Miami County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does Amboy compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Miami County records 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Amboy?
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.