Allen Township, Noble County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allen Township, Noble County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Allen Township, Noble County and Noble County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Noble County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 273 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Noble County compares with Indiana
Noble County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Noble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Noble County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Noble County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Noble County at a glance: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.0%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Noble County has recorded 273 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Allen Township, Noble County since 2015, this page uses Noble County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
15.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Allen is I-69, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-3N (1), SR-8 (1) and SR-9S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Allen Township, Noble 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.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.0% 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.
Crash reporting for 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Noble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 2 |
| SR-3N | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Noble County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 45 |
| US-6 | 30 |
| SR-5 | 10 |
| SR-8 | 9 |
| SR-3N | 8 |
| SR-9 | 8 |
| US-33N | 8 |
| US-6E | 8 |
Allen Township, Noble County at a glance
| Population | 7,150 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 200 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46710) | $84,408 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46710) | $212,477 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Noble 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 | 12 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 22 | +84% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 24 | -2% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allen Township, Noble County
How many truck crashes happen in Allen Township, Noble County?
Since 2015, 273 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Noble County (102 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Allen Township, Noble County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Allen since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen Township, Noble County?
Truck crashes in Noble County peak in January, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Allen Township, Noble County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Noble County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Allen Township, Noble County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Noble County has 51.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Allen Township, Noble County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.