ZIP 46104 (Arlington, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46104: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rush 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
9 of 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rush County compares with Indiana
Rush County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rush County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rush County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Rush County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Rush County at a glance: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.5%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 138 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rush County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
8.9% 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 46104 since 2015: CR-600 (1), SR-44 (1), SR-9 (1) and US-40 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46104 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rush County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Rush County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-600 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rush County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3S | 12 |
| SR-3N | 12 |
| State Rd 3 | 8 |
| SR-44E | 7 |
| US-52E | 4 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-244W | 3 |
ZIP 46104 at a glance
| Population | 1,121 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,146 |
| Median home value | $223,995 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rush 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +155% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +13% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 12 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46104
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46104?
Rush County has had 138 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46104?
November has the most truck crashes in Rush County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46104?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Rush County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 46104 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 67.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rush County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46104?
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.