ZIP 46016 (Anderson, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46016: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
ZIP 46016 at a glance: I-69 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46016 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 846 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 320 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
7.7% 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 46016 is I-69, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 38th St (1), Madison Ave (1) and Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (22%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46016 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| 38th St | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-109N | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| SR-38 | 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 46016 at a glance
| Population | 17,834 |
| Density | 1,082 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,029 |
| Median home value | $78,097 |
| Home ownership | 40% |
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 46016
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46016?
Since 2015, 846 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (320 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46016?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46016: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46016?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46016?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 46016 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
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 46016?
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.