ZIP 46750 (Huntington, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46750: 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. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Huntington County: 21.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 605 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Huntington County. They injured 205 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (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%).
Road surface: 21.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46750 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Mu-Etna Avenue (1), SR-124 (1) and SR-9N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46750 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Huntington County.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 21.3% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| Mu-Etna Avenue | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-9N | 1 |
| US-224 | 1 |
| Us- 224 | 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 46750 at a glance
| Population | 27,271 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,978 |
| Median home value | $156,196 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 46750
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46750?
605 truck crashes have been reported in Huntington County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 205 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46750?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46750 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46750?
The worst month is January: 14.7% of truck crashes in Huntington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46750?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Huntington County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 46750 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 138.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Huntington County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46750?
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.