ZIP 46507 (Bristol, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46507: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Elkhart 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 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Elkhart County compares with Indiana
Elkhart County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elkhart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Elkhart County sits below Indiana on after dark. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 46507: US-20 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46507 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,956 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elkhart County. They injured 815 people and killed 63.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46507 is US-20, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (4), CR-17 (3) and SR-120 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 59 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is November, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46507 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elkhart County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Elkhart County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Elkhart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 5 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| CR-17 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-35 | 1 |
| CR-7 | 1 |
| CR-OLD M205 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elkhart County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 245 |
| US-20 | 207 |
| US-33 | 110 |
| US-6 | 77 |
| SR-15 | 71 |
| SR-13 | 59 |
| SR-19 | 47 |
| SR-120 | 47 |
ZIP 46507 at a glance
| Population | 9,991 |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,683 |
| Median home value | $251,949 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elkhart 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 | 89 | — | 5.4 |
| 2000s | 148 | +67% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 160 | +8% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 155 | -3% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 89 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 155. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46507
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46507?
Since 2015, 1,956 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Elkhart County (815 injured, 63 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46507?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46507: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46507?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Elkhart County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46507?
Garbage trucks were involved in 59 reported crashes in Elkhart County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46507 compare with Indiana?
Elkhart County records 81.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46507?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.