ZIP 46142 (Greenwood, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46142: 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 sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher after dark.
The headline for ZIP 46142: I-465 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46142 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 996 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnson County. They injured 385 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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 46142 is I-465, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Harding St (4), I-65 (4) and SR-37 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (20%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46142 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-465; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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-465 | 7 |
| Harding St | 4 |
| I-65 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| Holt Rd | 2 |
| I-65N | 2 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| Kentucky Ave | 2 |
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 46142 at a glance
| Population | 34,348 |
| Density | 888 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,001 |
| Median home value | $289,148 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46142
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46142?
996 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 385 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46142?
NHTSA data shows I-465 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46142 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46142?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46142?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46142 compare with Indiana?
Johnson County records 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46142?
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.