ZIP 46703 (Angola, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46703: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Steuben 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
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). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Steuben County at a glance: 19.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Steuben County has recorded 783 truck crashes since 2015, with 253 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46703 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Us- 20 (3), East Belle Fountaine (1) and I-69 (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 ZIP 46703 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.
- 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 Steuben County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| Us- 20 | 3 |
| East Belle Fountaine | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I-80Eb | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-120E | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20E | 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 |
ZIP 46703 at a glance
| Population | 18,572 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,569 |
| Median home value | $231,962 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46703
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46703?
783 truck crashes have been reported in Steuben County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 253 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46703?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46703: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46703?
February has the most truck crashes in Steuben County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46703?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Steuben County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 46703 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Steuben County records 191.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46703?
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.