ZIP 46791 (Uniondale, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46791: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wells 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
5 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wells County compares with Indiana
Wells County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wells County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wells County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Wells County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wells County at a glance: August the month with the most truck crashes: 13.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wells County. They injured 54 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Cr- Marzane Rd (1), Lafayette Center Rd (1) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46791 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wells County.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wells County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| Cr- Marzane Rd | 1 |
| Lafayette Center Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| Ts- Lafayette Center Road | 1 |
| US-224 | 1 |
| Us- 224 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wells County) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 12 |
| State Rd 1 | 9 |
| SR-1N | 9 |
| SR-1S | 8 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
| Adams | 4 |
| SR-218 | 4 |
| US-224W | 4 |
ZIP 46791 at a glance
| Population | 1,210 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $128,542 |
| Median home value | $307,332 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wells 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +82% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +29% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46791
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46791?
Wells County has had 162 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46791?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46791 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46791?
August has the most truck crashes in Wells County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46791?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wells County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46791 compared with Indiana?
Wells County records 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46791?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.