ZIP 46062 (Noblesville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46062: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Indiana
Hamilton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Hamilton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hamilton County: June garbage-truck crashes peak in June (21% of the year's total).
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 1,496 truck crashes since 2015, with 473 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46062 happened on I-69 (4), US-31 (4), CR-CAL Carson Rd (1), Campus Pkwy (1) and Cr- Strawtown Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is June, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46062 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| US-31 | 4 |
| CR-CAL Carson Rd | 1 |
| Campus Pkwy | 1 |
| Cr- Strawtown Ave | 1 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| Keystone Pkwy | 1 |
| Mu-116th St | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 104 |
| US-31 | 102 |
| I-69S | 97 |
| I-69N | 80 |
| SR-37 | 46 |
| US-31S | 46 |
| SR-32 | 45 |
| US-31N | 37 |
ZIP 46062 at a glance
| Population | 41,060 |
| Density | 473 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,100 |
| Median home value | $380,194 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 45 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 107 | +136% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 117 | +10% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 122 | +4% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 45 to 122. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46062
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46062?
1,496 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 473 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46062?
The worst month is July: 10.2% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46062?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46062 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 33.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46062?
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.