ZIP 46702 (Andrews, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46702: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Huntington 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
7 of 605 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huntington County compares with Indiana
Huntington County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huntington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huntington County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Huntington County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Huntington County: 21.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Huntington County has recorded 605 truck crashes since 2015, with 205 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 49.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46702 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-124 (2), Mu-Etna Avenue (1) and Us- 24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46702 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Huntington County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Huntington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-124 | 2 |
| Mu-Etna Avenue | 1 |
| Us- 24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huntington County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 123 |
| I-69N | 63 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| US-24 | 29 |
| US-24E | 27 |
| US-24W | 21 |
| SR-9N | 11 |
| US-224E | 9 |
ZIP 46702 at a glance
| Population | 1,983 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,727 |
| Median home value | $145,252 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huntington 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 30 | +90% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 48 | +58% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 50 | +4% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 50 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46702
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46702?
605 truck crashes have been reported in Huntington County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 205 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46702?
Truck crashes in Huntington County peak in January, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46702?
Since 2015, Huntington County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46702 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Huntington County has 138.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46702?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.