ZIP 46131 (Franklin, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46131: 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 |
Johnson County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: after dark.
ZIP 46131 at a glance: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46131: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 996 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 385 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46131 is I-65, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-31 (2), CR-650 (1) and CR-700N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (20%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46131 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-650 | 1 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| Mu-Main St | 1 |
| Mu-N Graham Rd | 1 |
| Mu-S Honeycreek Rd | 1 |
| SR-135 | 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 46131 at a glance
| Population | 34,647 |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,076 |
| Median home value | $247,877 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 81. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46131
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46131?
Johnson County has had 996 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 385 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46131?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46131: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46131?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46131?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46131 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Johnson County records 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46131?
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.