ZIP 46231 (Indianapolis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46231: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hendricks 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hendricks County compares with Indiana
Hendricks County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hendricks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hendricks County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 34.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hendricks County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Hendricks County at a glance: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,265 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hendricks County. They injured 402 people and killed 41.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46231 is I-465, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Harding St (5), I-70 (5) and I-70E (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 45 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.4 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46231 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hendricks County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-465; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hendricks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-465 | 8 |
| Harding St | 5 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| I-70E | 4 |
| SR-67 | 4 |
| US-36E | 3 |
| Holt Rd | 2 |
| Kentucky Ave | 2 |
| Southport Rd | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hendricks County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 163 |
| I-70W | 63 |
| I-70E | 62 |
| I-74 | 40 |
| SR-39 | 39 |
| Ronald Reagan | 38 |
| US-40 | 34 |
| US-36 | 32 |
ZIP 46231 at a glance
| Population | 10,371 |
| Density | 343 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,825 |
| Median home value | $219,952 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hendricks 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 | 37 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 75 | +101% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 84 | +12% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 116 | +39% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 116. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46231
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46231?
1,265 truck crashes have been reported in Hendricks County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 402 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46231?
Since 2015, I-465 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46231: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46231?
Truck crashes in Hendricks County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46231?
45 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hendricks County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46231 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Hendricks County has 55.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46231?
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.