ZIP 46175 (Russellville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46175: 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 has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Putnam County: 17.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 244 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 46.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 17.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46175 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-250 E (1), SR-36 (1), SR-47 (1) and US-231S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46175 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 17.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-250 E | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-231S | 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 46175 at a glance
| Population | 489 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,125 |
| Median home value | $241,890 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46175
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46175?
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (244 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46175?
January has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46175?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46175 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 153.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46175?
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.