ZIP 46798 (Yoder, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46798: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allen 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Allen County compares with Indiana
Allen County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allen County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Allen County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 46798: US-27 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46798 since 2015.
Overview
Allen County has recorded 2,786 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,058 people injured and 85 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46798 is US-27, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-69 (3), Ardmore Ave (1) and Bluffton Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46798 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 4 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| Ardmore Ave | 1 |
| Bluffton Rd | 1 |
| CR-BRANSTRATOR Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Marzane Rd | 1 |
| I-469 | 1 |
| Lafayette Center Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allen County) |
|---|---|
| I-469 | 236 |
| I-69 | 220 |
| US-30 | 107 |
| I-69N | 98 |
| I-69S | 98 |
| US-24 | 56 |
| US-24E | 55 |
| US-30W | 54 |
ZIP 46798 at a glance
| Population | 954 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,691 |
| Median home value | $203,066 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allen 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 | 67 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 165 | +144% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 212 | +29% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 238 | +12% | 7.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 238. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46798
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46798?
Since 2015, 2,786 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allen County (1,058 injured, 85 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46798?
Since 2015, US-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46798: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46798?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in Allen County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46798?
Garbage trucks were involved in 75 reported crashes in Allen County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 46798 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Allen County has 58.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46798?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.