ZIP 46940 (La Fontaine, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46940: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wabash 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
17 of 271 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wabash County compares with Indiana
Wabash County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wabash County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wabash County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Wabash County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Wabash County at a glance: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.7%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Wabash County has recorded 271 truck crashes since 2015, with 130 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46940 is I-69, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-18E (2), N Baldwin Ave (1) and S Baldwin Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 6.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46940 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wabash County.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% 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 Wabash County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| SR-18E | 2 |
| N Baldwin Ave | 1 |
| S Baldwin Ave | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-15N | 1 |
| SR-218W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wabash County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 46 |
| SR-15 | 22 |
| SR-114 | 18 |
| SR-13 | 10 |
| State Road 15 | 10 |
| US-24E | 7 |
| SR-15N | 7 |
| Wabash | 5 |
ZIP 46940 at a glance
| Population | 2,540 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,089 |
| Median home value | $125,195 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wabash 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 | 9 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +115% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 22 | +17% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | -2% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46940
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46940?
271 truck crashes have been reported in Wabash County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 130 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46940?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46940: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46940?
January has the most truck crashes in Wabash County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46940?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Wabash County since 2015 (6.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46940 compare with Indiana?
Wabash County records 74.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46940?
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.