ZIP 46041 (Frankfort, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46041: 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 sits below Indiana on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-26W (1), SR-285 (1) and US-421 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46041 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 13.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
| US-421 | 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 46041 at a glance
| Population | 23,134 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,157 |
| Median home value | $161,024 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46041
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46041?
Since 2015, 500 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (204 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46041?
I-65 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46041 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46041?
September has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46041?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46041 compare 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 46041?
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.