ZIP 46788 (Spencerville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46788: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 46788: Sr- 37 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46788: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 423 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 174 people were injured and 17 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46788 is Sr- 37, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Antwerp Rd (1), CR-59 (1) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46788 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along Sr- 37; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.6% 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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr- 37 | 2 |
| Antwerp Rd | 1 |
| CR-59 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-101N | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| Sr- 101 | 1 |
| Ts-Bull Rapids Road | 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 46788 at a glance
| Population | 4,373 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,553 |
| Median home value | $331,734 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46788
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46788?
Since 2015, 423 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (174 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46788?
Since 2015, Sr- 37 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46788: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46788?
The worst month is June: 12.1% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46788?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46788 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 81.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46788?
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.