ZIP 46030 (Arcadia, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46030: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Indiana
Hamilton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Hamilton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 46030: US-31 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 46030.
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 1,496 truck crashes since 2015, with 473 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
5.4% 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 46030 is US-31, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-213 (2), SR-28 (2) and CR-CAL Carson Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
39 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (21%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46030 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 5 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| CR-CAL Carson Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Strawtown Ave | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-37S | 1 |
| Six Points Rd | 1 |
| US-31S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 104 |
| US-31 | 102 |
| I-69S | 97 |
| I-69N | 80 |
| SR-37 | 46 |
| US-31S | 46 |
| SR-32 | 45 |
| US-31N | 37 |
ZIP 46030 at a glance
| Population | 3,035 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,536 |
| Median home value | $246,708 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 45 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 107 | +136% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 117 | +10% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 122 | +4% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 122 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46030
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46030?
Since 2015, 1,496 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (473 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46030?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46030 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46030?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in July, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46030?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46030 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 33.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46030?
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.