ZIP 46124 (Edinburgh, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46124: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shelby 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 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Indiana
Shelby County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Shelby County has lower values than Indiana for on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 46124 at a glance: US-31 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 46124.
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 767 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-31 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46124 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-65 (3), I-65S (2) and CR-650 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46124 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 4 |
| I-65 | 3 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| CR-650 | 1 |
| CR-LOWELL Rd | 1 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| Long Rd | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 114 |
| I-74W | 80 |
| I-74E | 62 |
| I-65 | 25 |
| SR-9N | 20 |
| I-65N | 13 |
| I-65S | 12 |
| Old State Road 252 | 9 |
ZIP 46124 at a glance
| Population | 7,304 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,466 |
| Median home value | $176,164 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | +119% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 48 | +15% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 71 | +47% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46124
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46124?
767 truck crashes have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 314 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46124?
US-31 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46124 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46124?
July has the most truck crashes in Shelby County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46124?
Since 2015, Shelby County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46124 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 136.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46124?
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.