ZIP 46176 (Shelbyville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46176: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Shelby 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
18 of 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Indiana
Shelby County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Shelby County has lower values than Indiana for on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Shelby County: July 11.6% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 767 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46176 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-74 (3), SR-44 (3), SR-9 (3), I-74E (2) and CR-800 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46176 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| I-74E | 2 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| I- 74 | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| SR-9N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 114 |
| I-74W | 80 |
| I-74E | 62 |
| I-65 | 25 |
| SR-9N | 20 |
| I-65N | 13 |
| I-65S | 12 |
| Old State Road 252 | 9 |
ZIP 46176 at a glance
| Population | 28,782 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,182 |
| Median home value | $196,583 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | +119% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 48 | +15% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 71 | +47% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46176
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46176?
767 truck crashes have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 314 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46176?
Truck crashes in Shelby County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46176?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46176 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Shelby County records 136.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46176?
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.