ZIP 46112 (Brownsburg, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46112: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hendricks 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hendricks County compares with Indiana
Hendricks County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hendricks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hendricks County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 34.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Hendricks County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Hendricks County at a glance: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (45 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Hendricks County has recorded 1,265 truck crashes since 2015, with 402 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46112 since 2015: I-465 (3), US-36E (3), I-65 (2), SR-267 (2) and SR-39 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
45 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.4 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46112 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May 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 Hendricks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-465 | 3 |
| US-36E | 3 |
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-267 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 38th Street | 1 |
| Georgetown Rd | 1 |
| I- 465 | 1 |
| I-465S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hendricks County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 163 |
| I-70W | 63 |
| I-70E | 62 |
| I-74 | 40 |
| SR-39 | 39 |
| Ronald Reagan | 38 |
| US-40 | 34 |
| US-36 | 32 |
ZIP 46112 at a glance
| Population | 44,220 |
| Density | 406 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,565 |
| Median home value | $329,280 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hendricks 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 | 37 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 75 | +101% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 84 | +12% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 116 | +39% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 116 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 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46112
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46112?
1,265 truck crashes have been reported in Hendricks County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 402 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46112?
Truck crashes in Hendricks County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46112?
45 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hendricks County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46112 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 55.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hendricks County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46112?
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.