ZIP 46052 (Lebanon, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46052: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boone 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
18 of 1,499 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Indiana
Boone County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 41.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Boone County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 46052: I-65 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46052 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boone County. They injured 515 people and killed 44.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46052 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-32 (2), CR-850N (1) and I-65N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46052 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% 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
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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| CR-850N | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| Oak | 1 |
| SR-267 | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 277 |
| I-65N | 235 |
| I-65S | 192 |
| SR-32W | 35 |
| Perry Worth Rd | 31 |
| I-465 | 22 |
| I-865 | 22 |
| I-865W | 20 |
ZIP 46052 at a glance
| Population | 23,553 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,930 |
| Median home value | $220,215 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 23 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 56 | +144% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 100 | +79% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 146 | +46% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 146. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46052
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46052?
1,499 truck crashes have been reported in Boone County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 515 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46052?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46052: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46052?
The worst month is February: 10.7% of truck crashes in Boone County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46052?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46052 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 161.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Boone County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46052?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.