ZIP 46186 (Wilkinson, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46186: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hancock 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hancock County compares with Indiana
Hancock County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hancock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hancock County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 32.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Hancock County sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 46186 at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46186 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,200 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hancock County. They injured 449 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46186 is I-70, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70E (2), CR-600 (1) and I-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is June, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46186 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hancock County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hancock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-234 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hancock County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 347 |
| I-70E | 114 |
| I-70W | 102 |
| Cr600W | 29 |
| SR-9 | 28 |
| US-40 | 26 |
| SR-9N | 23 |
| Cr300N | 14 |
ZIP 46186 at a glance
| Population | 1,816 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,714 |
| Median home value | $290,261 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hancock 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 | 24 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 51 | +117% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 66 | +30% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 127 | +90% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 127. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46186
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46186?
Hancock County has had 1,200 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 449 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46186?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46186: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46186?
August has the most truck crashes in Hancock County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46186?
33 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hancock County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46186 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 114.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hancock County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46186?
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.