ZIP 46910 (Akron, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46910: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fulton 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
4 of 145 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Indiana
Fulton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Fulton County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Fulton County: February worst month: 13.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 145 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
15.7% 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 46910 is SR-15S, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-1200N (1), CR-700 S (1) and SR-114 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46910 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-15S, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 32.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 15.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15S | 2 |
| CR-1200N | 1 |
| CR-700 S | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 35 |
| US-31N | 13 |
| US-31S | 5 |
| SR-14E | 5 |
| Old Us 31 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| SR-25S | 4 |
| State Road 25 | 3 |
ZIP 46910 at a glance
| Population | 3,221 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,226 |
| Median home value | $201,879 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +183% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +3% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +27% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46910
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46910?
Since 2015, 145 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (60 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46910?
NHTSA data shows SR-15S with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46910 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46910?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in February, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46910?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 46910 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Fulton County records 60.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46910?
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.