ZIP 46508 (Burket, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46508: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kosciusko 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 5.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kosciusko County compares with Indiana
Kosciusko County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kosciusko County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kosciusko County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Kosciusko County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Kosciusko County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Kosciusko County has recorded 647 truck crashes since 2015, with 218 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46508 is US-30W, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-15S (3), US-30 (3) and CR-700 S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 5.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46508 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kosciusko County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30W; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kosciusko County.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Kosciusko County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30W | 4 |
| SR-15S | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| CR-700 S | 1 |
| CR-OLD Rd 30 | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kosciusko County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 126 |
| US-30E | 65 |
| US-30W | 60 |
| Lake City | 38 |
| SR-15S | 21 |
| SR-15 | 20 |
| SR-15N | 20 |
| E Us 30 | 13 |
ZIP 46508 at a glance
| Population | 203 |
| Density | 977 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,833 |
| Median home value | $112,505 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kosciusko 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 | 22 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 45 | +103% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 44 | -3% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 61 | +39% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 61. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46508
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46508?
Kosciusko County has had 647 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 35.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46508?
US-30W had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46508 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46508?
Truck crashes in Kosciusko County peak in June, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46508?
Since 2015, Kosciusko County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46508 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kosciusko County has 69.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46508?
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.