Scott Township, Steuben County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott Township, Steuben County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scott 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.
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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Scott Township, Steuben County since 2015; patterns below come from Steuben County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (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 Scott with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by East Belle Fountaine (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 Scott Township, Steuben County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 19.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 6 |
| East Belle Fountaine | 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 (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 |
Scott Township, Steuben County at a glance
| Population | 1,196 |
| Land area | 28.7 sq mi |
| Density | 42 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 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scott Township, Steuben County
How many truck crashes happen in Scott Township, Steuben County?
Since 2015, 783 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Steuben County (253 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Scott Township, Steuben County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scott since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Scott Township, Steuben County?
February has the most truck crashes in Steuben County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scott Township, Steuben County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Steuben County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Scott 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Scott 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.