ZIP 46163 (New Palestine, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46163: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hancock 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Indiana
Hancock County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 32.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Hancock County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 46163: I-70 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 46163.
Overview
Hancock County has recorded 1,200 truck crashes since 2015, with 449 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
8.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-465 (4), I-74 (3) and I-70E (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (21% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46163 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; 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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| I-465 | 4 |
| I-74 | 3 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 30th St | 1 |
| Arlington Ave | 1 |
| CR-100N | 1 |
| CR-200W | 1 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 347 |
| I-70E | 114 |
| I-70W | 102 |
| Cr600W | 29 |
| SR-9 | 28 |
| US-40 | 26 |
| SR-9N | 23 |
| Cr300N | 14 |
ZIP 46163 at a glance
| Population | 14,498 |
| Density | 189 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,106 |
| Median home value | $347,232 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 24 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 51 | +117% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 66 | +30% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 127 | +90% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 127. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46163
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46163?
Hancock County has had 1,200 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 449 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46163?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46163: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46163?
August has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46163?
Since 2015, Hancock County has reported 33 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46163 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Hancock County records 114.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46163?
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.