ZIP 46077 (Zionsville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46077: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Boone County at a glance: 1 in 83 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks in Boone County since 2015: 515 people were injured and 44 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (6.6%).
9.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46077 since 2015: I-465E (2), I-65 (2), Georgetown Rd (1), I-465 (1) and I-65N (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46077 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boone County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-465E | 2 |
| I-65 | 2 |
| Georgetown Rd | 1 |
| I-465 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| Keystone | 1 |
| Keystone Pkwy | 1 |
| Michigan Rd | 1 |
| Mu-71st | 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 46077 at a glance
| Population | 36,760 |
| Density | 320 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $177,679 |
| Median home value | $579,522 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. 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 46077
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46077?
Since 2015, 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (515 injured, 44 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46077?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46077?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Boone County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46077 compare with Indiana?
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 46077?
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.