ZIP 46815 (Fort Wayne, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46815: 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 sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 46815: 2.3× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46815 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (5.8 vs 2.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,786 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allen County. They injured 1,058 people and killed 85.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Road surface: 11.2% 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 46815 is I-469, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-69 (5), US-27 (5) and US-24 (3).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46815 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-469; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Allen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-469 | 7 |
| I-69 | 5 |
| US-27 | 5 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| US-30E | 2 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| Antwerp Rd | 1 |
| Ardmore Ave | 1 |
| Dawkins Rd | 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 46815 at a glance
| Population | 27,238 |
| Density | 1,088 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,239 |
| Median home value | $208,806 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 46815
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46815?
Allen County has had 2,786 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,058 people and killing 85.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46815?
Since 2015, I-469 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46815: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46815?
Truck crashes in Allen County peak in August, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46815?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allen County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46815 compare 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 46815?
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.