ZIP 46106 (Bargersville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46106: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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
20 of 996 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Indiana
Johnson County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Johnson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher after dark.
ZIP 46106 at a glance: SR-37 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46106: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 996 truck crashes since 2015, with 385 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46106 is SR-37, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-67 (2), I-65 (1) and Moulton Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is February, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46106 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-37, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 4 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| Moulton Rd | 1 |
| Mu-N Graham Rd | 1 |
| Mu-S Honeycreek Rd | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-144E | 1 |
| SR-37N | 1 |
| Sr- 37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65S | 138 |
| I-65 | 138 |
| I-65N | 111 |
| US-31 | 27 |
| Main | 26 |
| SR-37N | 21 |
| Whiteland | 16 |
| Whiteland Rd | 14 |
ZIP 46106 at a glance
| Population | 10,159 |
| Density | 139 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,072 |
| Median home value | $470,612 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 54 | +221% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 75 | +38% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 81 | +8% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 81. 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 46106
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46106?
996 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 385 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46106?
SR-37 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46106 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46106?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46106?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46106 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 49.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46106?
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.