ZIP 46147 (Jamestown, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46147: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Boone 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 1,499 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Indiana
Boone County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 41.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Boone County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 46147: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46147: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boone County. They injured 515 people and killed 44.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46147 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-500S (2), SR-32 (2) and CR-850 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46147 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| CR-500S | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| US-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 277 |
| I-65N | 235 |
| I-65S | 192 |
| SR-32W | 35 |
| Perry Worth Rd | 31 |
| I-465 | 22 |
| I-865 | 22 |
| I-865W | 20 |
ZIP 46147 at a glance
| Population | 2,518 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,707 |
| Median home value | $216,994 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 23 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 56 | +144% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 100 | +79% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 146 | +46% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 146. 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 46147
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46147?
Since 2015, 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (515 injured, 44 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46147?
I-65 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46147 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46147?
February has the most truck crashes in Boone County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46147?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46147 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 161.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46147?
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.