ZIP 46036 (Elwood, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46036: 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.
The headline for ZIP 46036: SR-28 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46036: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 846 truck crashes since 2015, with 320 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46036 is SR-28, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-213 (2), SR-9 (2) and Monroe 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%).
They recorded 4.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46036 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-28; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| Monroe St | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-37S | 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 46036 at a glance
| Population | 11,683 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,074 |
| Median home value | $118,160 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46036
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46036?
Madison County has had 846 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 320 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46036?
NHTSA data shows SR-28 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46036 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46036?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46036?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 46036 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46036?
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.