ZIP 46705 (Ashley, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46705: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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
6 of 423 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Indiana
DeKalb County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
DeKalb County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 46705: Us- 20 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 46705.
Overview
Since 2015, 423 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 174 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Us- 20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-6 (2), East Belle Fountaine (1) and I-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46705 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along Us- 20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 11.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us- 20 | 3 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| East Belle Fountaine | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 92 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| SR-8 | 40 |
| I-69N | 33 |
| US-6 | 25 |
| State Rd 8 | 10 |
| Cr61 | 10 |
| Grand Army Of The Republic Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 46705 at a glance
| Population | 1,972 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,266 |
| Median home value | $159,197 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 18 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +67% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +30% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 32 | -17% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46705
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46705?
DeKalb County has had 423 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 174 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46705?
NHTSA data shows Us- 20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46705 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46705?
June has the most truck crashes in DeKalb County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46705?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46705 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 81.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46705?
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.