Richland Township, Steuben County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richland Township, Steuben County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richland 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 |
Steuben County has lower values than Indiana for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is 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
Police reported 783 crashes involving commercial trucks in Steuben County since 2015: 253 people were injured and 28 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Richland Township, Steuben County since 2015, this page uses Steuben County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
Road surface: 19.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Richland with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: East Belle Fountaine (1), Mead Rd (1) and US-20E (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 Richland Township, Steuben County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Steuben County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.1% 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.
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 | 4 |
| East Belle Fountaine | 1 |
| Mead Rd | 1 |
| US-20E | 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 |
Richland Township, Steuben County at a glance
| Population | 407 |
| Land area | 15.6 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46742) | $78,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46742) | $228,438 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Richland Township, Steuben County
How common are truck crashes in Richland Township, Steuben County?
783 truck crashes have been reported in Steuben County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 253 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Richland Township, Steuben County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richland since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richland Township, Steuben County?
Truck crashes in Steuben County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Richland Township, Steuben County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Steuben County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Richland 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Richland 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.