York Township, Steuben County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in York Township, Steuben County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in York 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). 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
Police reported 783 crashes involving commercial trucks in Steuben County since 2015: 253 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
York Township, Steuben County had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Steuben County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 48.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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 York is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by East Belle Fountaine (1), Mead Rd (1) and SR-120E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for York Township, Steuben County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 |
| East Belle Fountaine | 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 |
York Township, Steuben County at a glance
| Population | 699 |
| Land area | 22.2 sq mi |
| Density | 31 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 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about York Township, Steuben County
How many truck crashes happen in York 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 York Township, Steuben County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of York: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in York Township, Steuben County?
The worst month is February: 11.5% of truck crashes in Steuben County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in York Township, Steuben County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Steuben County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in York Township, Steuben County compared with Indiana?
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 York 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.