ZIP 46528 (Goshen, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46528: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Elkhart County is lower on after dark. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 46528: US-20 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46528: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Elkhart County has recorded 1,956 truck crashes since 2015, with 815 people injured and 63 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
14.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46528 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-17 (4), CR-40 (3) and SR-119 (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.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46528 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 |
| CR-17 | 4 |
| CR-40 | 3 |
| SR-119 | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
| CR-35 | 1 |
| CR-38 | 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 46528 at a glance
| Population | 26,248 |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,529 |
| Median home value | $254,712 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 89 to 155. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46528
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46528?
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 46528?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46528 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46528?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Elkhart County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46528?
Since 2015, Elkhart County has reported 59 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46528 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Elkhart County has 81.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46528?
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.