ZIP 46039 (Forest, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46039: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clinton 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 of 500 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Indiana
Clinton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Clinton County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Clinton County: 1 in 115 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 500 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton County since 2015: 204 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46039 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-22 (1), SR-26E (1), SR-26W (1), SR-28 (1) and SR-29N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46039 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-26E | 1 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-29N | 1 |
| Sr- 26 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 179 |
| I-65S | 27 |
| I-65N | 24 |
| SR-28W | 22 |
| State Rd 28 | 17 |
| US-421 | 15 |
| SR-26W | 11 |
| SR-26E | 9 |
ZIP 46039 at a glance
| Population | 600 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $123,397 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 17 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 34 | +95% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 40 | +20% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 43 | +7% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46039
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46039?
500 truck crashes have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 204 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46039?
The worst month is September: 11.2% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46039?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46039 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 127.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46039?
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.