ZIP 46130 (Fountaintown, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46130: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Shelby County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 46130: I-74 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46130 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shelby County. They injured 314 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-9 (2), CR-100N (1) and CR-200W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46130 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Check whether your routes use I-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-100N | 1 |
| CR-200W | 1 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| Ts-Southport Road | 1 |
| US-40 | 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 46130 at a glance
| Population | 2,455 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,427 |
| Median home value | $327,407 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 46130
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46130?
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 46130?
Since 2015, I-74 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46130: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46130?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46130?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46130 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 136.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46130?
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.