ZIP 46127 (Falmouth, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46127: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Rush County is lower on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rush County. They injured 53 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Sr- 44 (2), I-70W (1) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46127 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Rush County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| Sr- 44 | 2 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-44W | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 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 46127 at a glance
| Population | 390 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,639 |
| Median home value | $358,880 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 46127
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46127?
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rush County (53 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46127?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46127: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46127?
Truck crashes in Rush County peak in November, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46127?
Since 2015, Rush County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46127 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 67.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rush County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46127?
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.