ZIP 46075 (Whitestown, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46075: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Boone County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 46075: I-65 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 46075.
Overview
Boone County has recorded 1,499 truck crashes since 2015, with 515 people injured and 44 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
9.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46075 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Georgetown Rd (1), I-465 (1) and I-65N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46075 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boone County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.5% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| Georgetown Rd | 1 |
| I-465 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| Michigan Rd | 1 |
| Oak | 1 |
| SR-267 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 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 46075 at a glance
| Population | 9,509 |
| Density | 118 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,002 |
| Median home value | $355,318 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 146. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 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 46075
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46075?
1,499 truck crashes have been reported in Boone County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 515 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46075?
I-65 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46075 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46075?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46075?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boone County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46075 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 161.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46075?
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.