ZIP 46783 (Roanoke, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46783: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Huntington 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
7 of 605 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huntington County compares with Indiana
Huntington County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huntington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huntington County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Huntington County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Huntington County: 21.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Huntington County has recorded 605 truck crashes since 2015, with 205 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
21.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46783 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Ardmore Ave (1), Bluffton Rd (1) and CR-BRANSTRATOR Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46783 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.3% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Huntington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 2 |
| Ardmore Ave | 1 |
| Bluffton Rd | 1 |
| CR-BRANSTRATOR Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Marzane Rd | 1 |
| Lafayette Center Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Etna Avenue | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-14E | 1 |
| SR-9N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huntington County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 123 |
| I-69N | 63 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| US-24 | 29 |
| US-24E | 27 |
| US-24W | 21 |
| SR-9N | 11 |
| US-224E | 9 |
ZIP 46783 at a glance
| Population | 7,764 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,705 |
| Median home value | $304,695 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huntington 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 30 | +90% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 48 | +58% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 50 | +4% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46783
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46783?
605 truck crashes have been reported in Huntington County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 205 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46783?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46783: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46783?
January has the most truck crashes in Huntington County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46783?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huntington County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46783 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 138.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Huntington County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46783?
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.