ZIP 46743 (Harlan, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46743: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allen 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 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Allen County compares with Indiana
Allen County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Allen County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Allen County at a glance: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 12% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,786 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allen County. They injured 1,058 people and killed 85.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46743 since 2015: I-469 (2), Sr- 37 (2), Antwerp Rd (1), SR-101 (1) and SR-101N (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46743 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Allen County.
- 24.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-469 | 2 |
| Sr- 37 | 2 |
| Antwerp Rd | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-101N | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| Sr- 101 | 1 |
| Ts-Bull Rapids Road | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen County) |
|---|---|
| I-469 | 236 |
| I-69 | 220 |
| US-30 | 107 |
| I-69N | 98 |
| I-69S | 98 |
| US-24 | 56 |
| US-24E | 55 |
| US-30W | 54 |
ZIP 46743 at a glance
| Population | 2,347 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,406 |
| Median home value | $253,994 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen 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 | 67 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 165 | +144% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 212 | +29% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 238 | +12% | 7.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 67 a year in the 1990s and 238 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 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46743
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46743?
2,786 truck crashes have been reported in Allen County since 2015, with 85 deaths and 1,058 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46743?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in Allen County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46743?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in Allen County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46743 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allen County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46743?
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.