ZIP 46170 (Putnamville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46170: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Putnam 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
16 of 700 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Indiana
Putnam County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Putnam County sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Putnam County at a glance: 17.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 244 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
17.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46170 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (2), I-70W (2), US-231N (1), US-40 (1) and US-40W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46170 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.0% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| US-231N | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
| US-40W | 1 |
| West Walnut | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 276 |
| US-231 | 32 |
| I-70 West | 25 |
| US-231S | 22 |
| I-70 East | 21 |
| I-70E | 20 |
| US-40 | 19 |
| I-70W | 18 |
ZIP 46170 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +119% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 51 | +72% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 59 | +15% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 59 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46170
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46170?
700 truck crashes have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 244 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46170?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46170?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46170 compare with Indiana?
Putnam County records 153.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46170?
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.