ZIP 46746 (Howe, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46746: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in LaGrange 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 614 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaGrange County compares with Indiana
LaGrange County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaGrange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaGrange County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
LaGrange County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
LaGrange County at a glance: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 614 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in LaGrange County. They injured 240 people and killed 39.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-120 (2), CR-200 North (1) and Nottawa Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46746 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in LaGrange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| CR-200 North | 1 |
| Nottawa Rd | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
| Us- 20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaGrange County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 215 |
| US-20 | 92 |
| SR-5 | 20 |
| US-20W | 20 |
| SR-120 | 17 |
| SR-9 | 12 |
| I-80W | 10 |
| I-80E | 10 |
ZIP 46746 at a glance
| Population | 4,697 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,244 |
| Median home value | $155,101 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in LaGrange 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 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +111% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 49 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 54 | +12% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46746
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46746?
614 truck crashes have been reported in LaGrange County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 240 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46746?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46746 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46746?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in LaGrange County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46746?
Since 2015, LaGrange County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46746 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 129.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in LaGrange County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46746?
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.