ZIP 46012 (Anderson, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46012: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Indiana
Madison County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Madison County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 46012: I-69 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 46012.
Overview
Since 2015, 846 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 320 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by 38th St (1), Madison Ave (1) and Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (22% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46012 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Madison County.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| 38th St | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| Monroe St | 1 |
| SR-109N | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 166 |
| I-69S | 71 |
| I-69N | 54 |
| SR-28 | 23 |
| SR-13S | 14 |
| SR-9 | 13 |
| SR-9N | 13 |
| Main | 10 |
ZIP 46012 at a glance
| Population | 20,855 |
| Density | 251 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,041 |
| Median home value | $158,681 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 21 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 51 | +148% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 64 | +25% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 66 | +3% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46012
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46012?
Madison County has had 846 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 320 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46012?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46012 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46012?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46012?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46012 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 54.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46012?
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.