ZIP 46167 (Pittsboro, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46167: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hendricks 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hendricks County compares with Indiana
Hendricks County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hendricks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hendricks County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 34.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hendricks County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Hendricks County at a glance: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (45 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,265 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hendricks County. They injured 402 people and killed 41.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
6.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-36E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-65 (2), SR-267 (2) and SR-39 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 45 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.4 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46167 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hendricks County.
- Look at alternatives to US-36E at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Hendricks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36E | 3 |
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-267 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| Oak | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hendricks County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 163 |
| I-70W | 63 |
| I-70E | 62 |
| I-74 | 40 |
| SR-39 | 39 |
| Ronald Reagan | 38 |
| US-40 | 34 |
| US-36 | 32 |
ZIP 46167 at a glance
| Population | 6,944 |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,723 |
| Median home value | $328,407 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hendricks 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 | 37 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 75 | +101% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 84 | +12% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 116 | +39% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 116 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46167
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46167?
1,265 truck crashes have been reported in Hendricks County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 402 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46167?
NHTSA data shows US-36E with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46167 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46167?
August has the most truck crashes in Hendricks County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46167?
45 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hendricks County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46167 compare with Indiana?
Hendricks County records 55.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46167?
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.