ZIP 46164 (Nineveh, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46164: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brown 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
10 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Indiana
Brown County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 11.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 4.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Brown County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Brown County: 1 in 9 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 11.4%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Brown County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-65S leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46164 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-LOWELL Rd (1), CR-MAUXFERRY Rd (1) and I-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 12.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46164 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65S; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65S | 2 |
| CR-LOWELL Rd | 1 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| State Rd 46 | 8 |
| SR-46W | 7 |
| SR-135 | 7 |
| SR-46 | 5 |
| State Road 46 | 3 |
| SR-135S | 3 |
| Becks Grove | 2 |
| Clay Lick | 2 |
ZIP 46164 at a glance
| Population | 3,840 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,735 |
| Median home value | $248,310 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +184% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 9 | +58% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46164
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46164?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brown County (30 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46164?
Since 2015, I-65S has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46164: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46164?
Truck crashes in Brown County peak in April, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46164?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Brown County since 2015 (12.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46164 compare with Indiana?
Brown County records 45.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46164?
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.