ZIP 46776 (Orland, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46776: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Steuben 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
8 of 783 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Steuben County compares with Indiana
Steuben County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Steuben County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Steuben County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 191.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Steuben County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Steuben County at a glance: 19.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Since 2015, 783 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Steuben County. They injured 253 people and killed 28.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
19.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by Us- 20 (4), SR-120 (2) and I-80Eb (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46776 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 19.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Steuben County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| Us- 20 | 4 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| I-80Eb | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Steuben County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 326 |
| I-69 | 60 |
| US-20 | 51 |
| I-69N | 40 |
| I-69S | 24 |
| US-20W | 18 |
| I-80W | 15 |
| SR-120 | 12 |
ZIP 46776 at a glance
| Population | 1,547 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,801 |
| Median home value | $218,661 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Steuben 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 50 | +117% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 61 | +22% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 64 | +6% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46776
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46776?
783 truck crashes have been reported in Steuben County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 253 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46776?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46776 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46776?
February has the most truck crashes in Steuben County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46776?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Steuben County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46776 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 191.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Steuben County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46776?
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.