Wells County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wells County: 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
5 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wells County compares with Indiana
Wells County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wells County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wells County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Wells County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wells County at a glance: August 13.6% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wells County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Wells County happened on Cr- Marzane Rd (1), SR-1 (1), SR-116 (1), SR-218 (1) and SR-218E (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Wells County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wells County.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wells County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wells County) |
|---|---|
| Cr- Marzane Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-218E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wells County) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 12 |
| State Rd 1 | 9 |
| SR-1N | 9 |
| SR-1S | 8 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
| Adams | 4 |
| SR-218 | 4 |
| US-224W | 4 |
Wells County at a glance
| Population | 28,798 |
| Land area | 368.1 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,710 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wells 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +82% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +29% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wells County
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Questions fleets ask about Wells County
How common are truck crashes in Wells County?
162 truck crashes have been reported in Wells County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 54 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wells County?
August has the most truck crashes in Wells County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wells County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wells County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Wells County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wells County has 46.1 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wells County?
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.