ZIP 46065 (Rossville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46065: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Clinton County is lower 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 500 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 204 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
13.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46065 is I-65, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-WYANDOTTE Rd (1), SR-26E (1) and SR-26W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46065 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter 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 | 2 |
| CR-WYANDOTTE Rd | 1 |
| SR-26E | 1 |
| SR-26W | 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 46065 at a glance
| Population | 3,644 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,104 |
| Median home value | $217,317 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46065
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46065?
Since 2015, 500 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (204 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46065?
I-65 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46065 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46065?
September has the most truck crashes in Clinton County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46065?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Clinton County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46065 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 127.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46065?
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.