ZIP 46774 (New Haven, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46774: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 46774: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46774: 2.0 in 2016–19, 4.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Allen County has recorded 2,786 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,058 people injured and 85 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-469 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46774 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-24 (3), US-27 (3) and US-30 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46774 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-469 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-469 | 6 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-30E | 2 |
| Antwerp Rd | 1 |
| Dawkins Rd | 1 |
| Hanna St | 1 |
| Maysville Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Rothman Rd | 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 46774 at a glance
| Population | 17,858 |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,292 |
| Median home value | $187,790 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 238. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 46774
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46774?
2,786 truck crashes have been reported in Allen County since 2015, with 85 deaths and 1,058 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46774?
Since 2015, I-469 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46774: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46774?
August has the most truck crashes in Allen County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46774?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allen County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46774 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Allen County has 58.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46774?
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.