ZIP 46049 (Kempton, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46049: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tipton 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
2 of 194 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tipton County compares with Indiana
Tipton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tipton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tipton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Tipton County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Tipton County: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 194 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tipton County. They injured 84 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-31 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46049 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-1100E (1), CR-300N (1) and SR-26W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46049 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 15.8% 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
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 Tipton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 3 |
| CR-1100E | 1 |
| CR-300N | 1 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Sr- 26 | 1 |
| US-931 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tipton County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 95 |
| SR-28 | 24 |
| Division | 7 |
| SR-19 | 5 |
| SR-213 | 4 |
| US-31N | 4 |
| US-31S | 3 |
| State Rd 28 | 3 |
ZIP 46049 at a glance
| Population | 763 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,594 |
| Median home value | $161,472 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tipton 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +170% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +47% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -5% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46049
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46049?
Since 2015, 194 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tipton County (84 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46049?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46049 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46049?
Truck crashes in Tipton County peak in September, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46049?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tipton County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46049 compared with Indiana?
Tipton County records 109.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46049?
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.