ZIP 46926 (Denver, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46926: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Miami 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
11 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miami County compares with Indiana
Miami County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Miami County sits below Indiana on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Miami County at a glance: October the month with the most truck crashes: 12.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 358 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miami County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
11.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46926 since 2015: CR-1200N (1), SR-15 (1), Sr- 15 (1), US-24 (1) and US-31 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46926 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- 11.8% 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
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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1200N | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| Sr- 15 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| Us- 31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 114 |
| US-31S | 35 |
| US-31N | 32 |
| US-24 | 21 |
| SR-19 | 12 |
| S Us Hwy 31 | 10 |
| SR-18 | 7 |
| Broadway | 5 |
ZIP 46926 at a glance
| Population | 1,359 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,218 |
| Median home value | $136,776 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +61% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 25 | +15% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | +20% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46926
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46926?
358 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 142 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46926?
The worst month is October: 12.8% of truck crashes in Miami County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46926?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46926 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami County has 84.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46926?
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.