ZIP 46755 (Kendallville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46755: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Noble 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
10 of 273 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Noble County compares with Indiana
Noble County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Noble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Noble County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 26.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Noble County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Noble County: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.0%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Noble County has recorded 273 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
15.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46755 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (1), SR-3N (1), Sr- 9 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46755 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Noble County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- With 15.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Noble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-3N | 1 |
| Sr- 9 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Noble County) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 45 |
| US-6 | 30 |
| SR-5 | 10 |
| SR-8 | 9 |
| SR-3N | 8 |
| SR-9 | 8 |
| US-33N | 8 |
| US-6E | 8 |
ZIP 46755 at a glance
| Population | 15,441 |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,717 |
| Median home value | $164,708 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Noble 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 | 12 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 22 | +84% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 24 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 24 | -2% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46755
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46755?
273 truck crashes have been reported in Noble County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 102 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46755?
January has the most truck crashes in Noble County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46755?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Noble County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46755 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Noble County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46755?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.