ZIP 46181 (Trafalgar, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46181: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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
20 of 996 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Indiana
Johnson County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Johnson County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 46181: US-31 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46181 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 996 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnson County. They injured 385 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-MAUXFERRY Rd (1), Moulton Rd (1) and SR-135 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (20%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46181 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| Moulton Rd | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65S | 138 |
| I-65 | 138 |
| I-65N | 111 |
| US-31 | 27 |
| Main | 26 |
| SR-37N | 21 |
| Whiteland | 16 |
| Whiteland Rd | 14 |
ZIP 46181 at a glance
| Population | 4,964 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,337 |
| Median home value | $341,176 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 54 | +221% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 75 | +38% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 81 | +8% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 81 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46181
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46181?
996 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 385 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46181?
US-31 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46181 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46181?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46181?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 46181 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46181?
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.