ZIP 46034 (Cicero, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46034: 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 |
Hamilton County sits below Indiana 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).
ZIP 46034 at a glance: US-31 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46034 since 2015.
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 1,496 truck crashes since 2015, with 473 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46034 is US-31, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-CAL Carson Rd (1), Cr- Strawtown Ave (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 39 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (21% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46034 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% 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
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 5 |
| CR-CAL Carson Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Strawtown Ave | 1 |
| SR-19 | 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 46034 at a glance
| Population | 7,531 |
| Density | 93 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,466 |
| Median home value | $310,401 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 122. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46034
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46034?
Since 2015, 1,496 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (473 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46034?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46034 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46034?
July has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46034?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46034 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 33.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46034?
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.