ZIP 46064 (Pendleton, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46064: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Indiana
Madison County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Madison County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 46064: I-69 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46064 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 846 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 320 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-38 (2), 38th St (1) and Madison Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (22%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46064 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| 38th St | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-234 | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| Sr- 13S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 166 |
| I-69S | 71 |
| I-69N | 54 |
| SR-28 | 23 |
| SR-13S | 14 |
| SR-9 | 13 |
| SR-9N | 13 |
| Main | 10 |
ZIP 46064 at a glance
| Population | 18,499 |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,609 |
| Median home value | $282,243 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 21 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 51 | +148% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 64 | +25% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 66 | +3% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46064
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46064?
Since 2015, 846 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (320 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46064?
I-69 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46064 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46064?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46064?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46064 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46064?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.