ZIP 46779 (Pleasant Lake, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46779: 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 runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Steuben County: 19.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 783 crashes involving commercial trucks in Steuben County since 2015: 253 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 48.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Us- 20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46779 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: East Belle Fountaine (1), I-69 (1) and I-69S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46779 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use Us- 20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 19.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Us- 20 | 3 |
| East Belle Fountaine | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20E | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
| Wendell Jacob Ave | 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 46779 at a glance
| Population | 2,221 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,000 |
| Median home value | $171,268 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46779
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46779?
Steuben County has had 783 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 253 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46779?
Since 2015, Us- 20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46779: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46779?
Truck crashes in Steuben County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46779?
Since 2015, Steuben County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46779 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Steuben County records 191.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46779?
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.