ZIP 46760 (Kimmell, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46760: 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 sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Indiana on 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
The worst month is January with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Within this area, US-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-KNAPP Lake Rd (1), CR-WOLF Lake Rd (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46760 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.0% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-33 | 2 |
| CR-KNAPP Lake Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOLF Lake Rd | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| SR-9S | 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 46760 at a glance
| Population | 1,179 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,992 |
| Median home value | $164,728 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46760
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46760?
Since 2015, 273 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Noble County (102 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46760?
US-33 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46760 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46760?
The worst month is January: 11.7% of truck crashes in Noble County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46760?
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 46760 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Noble County has 51.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46760?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.