ZIP 46825 (Fort Wayne, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46825: 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 46825: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46825: 2.2 in 2016–19, 4.2 in 2020–24.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
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 46825 is I-469, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-69 (5), US-24 (3) and US-27 (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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46825 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen County.
- Look at alternatives to I-469 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 | 6 |
| I-69 | 5 |
| US-24 | 3 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| Antwerp Rd | 1 |
| Ardmore Ave | 1 |
| Hanna St | 1 |
| I- 69 | 1 |
| Maysville 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 46825 at a glance
| Population | 29,296 |
| Density | 726 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,544 |
| Median home value | $220,613 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 46825
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46825?
2,786 truck crashes have been reported in Allen County since 2015, with 85 deaths and 1,058 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46825?
NHTSA data shows I-469 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46825 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46825?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in Allen County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46825?
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 46825 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 46825?
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.