ZIP 46785 (Saint Joe, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46785: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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
6 of 423 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Indiana
DeKalb County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, DeKalb County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
DeKalb County at a glance: June the month with the most truck crashes: 12.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 423 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 174 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46785 since 2015: CR-59 (1), SR-1 (1), SR-101 (1), SR-49 (1) and Sr- 101 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46785 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-59 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| Sr- 101 | 1 |
| Sr- 37 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 92 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| SR-8 | 40 |
| I-69N | 33 |
| US-6 | 25 |
| State Rd 8 | 10 |
| Cr61 | 10 |
| Grand Army Of The Republic Hwy | 7 |
ZIP 46785 at a glance
| Population | 1,491 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,250 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 18 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +67% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +30% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 32 | -17% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46785
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46785?
DeKalb County has had 423 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 174 people and killing 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46785?
The worst month is June: 12.1% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46785?
Since 2015, DeKalb County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46785 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 81.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46785?
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.