Clear Lake, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clear Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clear Lake and Steuben County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Steuben County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 783 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Steuben County compares with Indiana
Steuben County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Steuben County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Steuben County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 191.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Steuben County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Steuben County: 19.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Steuben County has recorded 783 truck crashes since 2015, with 253 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Clear Lake since 2015, this page uses Steuben County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
19.1% 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 Clear Lake is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-LESTER Rd (1), I-80Eb (1) and Mead Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Clear Lake fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 19.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment 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 Steuben County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| CR-LESTER Rd | 1 |
| I-80Eb | 1 |
| Mead Rd | 1 |
| SR-120E | 1 |
| US-20E | 1 |
| Wendell Jacob Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Steuben County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 326 |
| I-69 | 60 |
| US-20 | 51 |
| I-69N | 40 |
| I-69S | 24 |
| US-20W | 18 |
| I-80W | 15 |
| SR-120 | 12 |
Clear Lake at a glance
| Population | 358 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 322 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46737) | $74,975 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46737) | $199,640 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Steuben 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 | 23 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 50 | +117% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 61 | +22% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 64 | +6% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 64 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clear Lake
How many truck accidents are there in Clear Lake?
Steuben County has had 783 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 253 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clear Lake?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clear Lake since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clear Lake?
Truck crashes in Steuben County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clear Lake?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Steuben County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Clear Lake compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Steuben County records 191.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clear Lake?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.