ZIP 46071 (Thorntown, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46071: 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 has lower values than Indiana for 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.
ZIP 46071 at a glance: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46071: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boone County. They injured 515 people and killed 44.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46071 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-32 (2), SR-32W (1) and Sr- 52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46071 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.5% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| Sr- 52 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
| US-52N | 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 46071 at a glance
| Population | 3,072 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,000 |
| Median home value | $239,722 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 146 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46071
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46071?
Boone County has had 1,499 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 515 people and killing 44.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46071?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46071 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46071?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46071?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46071 compare with Indiana?
Boone County records 161.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46071?
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.