ZIP 46072 (Tipton, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46072: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tipton 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
2 of 194 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tipton County compares with Indiana
Tipton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tipton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tipton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Tipton County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Tipton County at a glance: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 194 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tipton County. They injured 84 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Road surface: 15.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-28 (3), SR-213 (2) and CR-300N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46072 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 15.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tipton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 5 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| CR-300N | 1 |
| CR-CAL Carson Rd | 1 |
| SR-931S | 1 |
| US-31S | 1 |
| US-931 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tipton County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 95 |
| SR-28 | 24 |
| Division | 7 |
| SR-19 | 5 |
| SR-213 | 4 |
| US-31N | 4 |
| US-31S | 3 |
| State Rd 28 | 3 |
ZIP 46072 at a glance
| Population | 9,049 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,375 |
| Median home value | $188,109 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tipton 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +170% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +47% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -5% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46072
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46072?
Tipton County has had 194 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46072?
US-31 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46072 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46072?
The worst month is September: 14.4% of truck crashes in Tipton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46072?
Since 2015, Tipton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46072 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 109.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tipton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46072?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.