ZIP 46539 (Mentone, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46539: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kosciusko County, 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kosciusko County compares with Indiana
Kosciusko County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kosciusko County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kosciusko County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Kosciusko County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Kosciusko County at a glance: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 647 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kosciusko County since 2015: 218 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-30W leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46539 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-15S (3), US-30 (2) and CR-700 S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46539 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kosciusko County.
- Check whether your routes use US-30W, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Kosciusko County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30W | 4 |
| SR-15S | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-700 S | 1 |
| CR-OLD Rd 30 | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| US-30E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kosciusko County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 126 |
| US-30E | 65 |
| US-30W | 60 |
| Lake City | 38 |
| SR-15S | 21 |
| SR-15 | 20 |
| SR-15N | 20 |
| E Us 30 | 13 |
ZIP 46539 at a glance
| Population | 2,659 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,079 |
| Median home value | $160,821 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kosciusko 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 | 22 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 45 | +103% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 44 | -3% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 61 | +39% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 61 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46539
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46539?
647 truck crashes have been reported in Kosciusko County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 218 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46539?
US-30W had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46539 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46539?
June has the most truck crashes in Kosciusko County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46539?
Since 2015, Kosciusko County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46539 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kosciusko County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46539?
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.