ZIP 46162 (Needham, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46162: 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. It stands out for higher after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 46162: I-74 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 46162.
Overview
Since 2015, 996 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnson County. They injured 385 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-74 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46162 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I- 65 (2), SR-44 (2) 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 46162 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-74 | 4 |
| I- 65 | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| CR-700N | 1 |
| CR-COMBS Rd | 1 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| Graham | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| I-74W | 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 46162 at a glance
| Population | 227 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $117,969 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 81. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 46162
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46162?
996 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 385 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46162?
NHTSA data shows I-74 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46162 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46162?
June has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46162?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46162 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 46162?
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.