ZIP 46802 (Fort Wayne, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46802: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Allen County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 46802: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46802 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.6 vs 2.5).
Overview
Police reported 2,786 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allen County since 2015: 1,058 people were injured and 85 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-469 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-27 (5), I-69 (3) and US-30 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46802 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Check whether your routes use I-469, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Allen County.
- 24.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-469 | 7 |
| US-27 | 5 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| Ardmore Ave | 1 |
| Bluffton Rd | 1 |
| CR-BRANSTRATOR Rd | 1 |
| Hanna St | 1 |
| I- 69 | 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 46802 at a glance
| Population | 11,177 |
| Density | 1,027 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,854 |
| Median home value | $184,680 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 67 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 238. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 7.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46802
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46802?
2,786 truck crashes have been reported in Allen County since 2015, with 85 deaths and 1,058 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46802?
NHTSA data shows I-469 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46802 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46802?
August has the most truck crashes in Allen County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46802?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allen County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46802 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allen County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46802?
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.