Fremont, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fremont: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 307 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fremont compares with Indiana
Fremont against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fremont stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fremont | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,285.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 15.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.26 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 86% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Fremont sits below Indiana on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Fremont: 1 in 294 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Fremont has recorded 307 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 46.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fremont 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 trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Fremont fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 16.8% 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
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 Fremont
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-120 | 1 |
| SR-120E | 1 |
| US-20E | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
| Us- 20 | 1 |
| Wendell Jacob Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fremont) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 185 |
| I-69 | 19 |
| SR-120 | 9 |
| I-80W | 9 |
| I-69N | 7 |
| I-80E | 5 |
| I-90 | 4 |
| SR-120E | 3 |
Fremont at a glance
| Population | 2,065 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 664 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 Fremont 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 | 9 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 21 | +128% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | +10% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 26 | +14% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fremont
How many truck accidents are there in Fremont?
Since 2015, 307 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fremont (81 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fremont?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fremont: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fremont?
Truck crashes in Fremont peak in May, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fremont?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fremont since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fremont compared with Indiana?
Fremont records 1,285.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fremont?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.