Avilla, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Avilla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Avilla 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Noble County at a glance: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 273 crashes involving commercial trucks in Noble County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Only 23 truck crashes were reported in Avilla since 2015; patterns below come from Noble County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.5%).
15.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come I-65 (1), SR-205 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Avilla fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.0% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-3N | 1 |
| SR-8 | 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 |
Avilla at a glance
| Population | 2,494 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,447 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Avilla
How common are truck crashes in Avilla?
273 truck crashes have been reported in Noble County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 102 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Avilla?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Avilla since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Avilla?
January has the most truck crashes in Noble County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Avilla?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Noble County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Avilla compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Noble County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Avilla?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.