Pleasant Township, Steuben County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasant Township, Steuben County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Steuben County 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.
The headline for Steuben County: 19.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 783 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Steuben County. They injured 253 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pleasant Township, Steuben County since 2015; patterns below come from Steuben County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Pleasant with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Us- 20 (3), I-69 (1) and I-80Eb (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 Pleasant Township, Steuben County 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
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 Steuben County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| Us- 20 | 3 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I-80Eb | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-120E | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20E | 1 |
| US-20W | 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 |
Pleasant Township, Steuben County at a glance
| Population | 14,601 |
| Land area | 32.1 sq mi |
| Density | 455 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46703) | $74,569 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46703) | $231,962 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Pleasant Township, Steuben County
How many truck crashes happen in Pleasant Township, Steuben County?
Since 2015, 783 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Steuben County (253 injured, 28 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pleasant Township, Steuben County?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pleasant since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pleasant Township, Steuben County?
February has the most truck crashes in Steuben County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pleasant Township, Steuben County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Steuben County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Pleasant Township, Steuben County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 191.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Steuben County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pleasant Township, Steuben County?
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.