ZIP 46537 (Lapaz, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46537: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
14 of 707 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Indiana
Marshall County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Marshall County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marshall County: 19.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 707 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 19.8% 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 46537 is US-6, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-23 (2), US-30E (2) and US-31 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46537 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Check whether your routes use US-6, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.8% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 4 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| US-30E | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| US-6W | 2 |
| Us- 6 | 2 |
| Sr- 4 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-30W | 1 |
| US-31N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 126 |
| US-30E | 95 |
| US-30W | 74 |
| US-31 | 71 |
| US-31S | 41 |
| US-31N | 38 |
| US-6 | 26 |
| US-6W | 18 |
ZIP 46537 at a glance
| Population | 475 |
| Density | 442 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,063 |
| Median home value | $134,980 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 47 | +113% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 46 | -2% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 60 | +32% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46537
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46537?
707 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 314 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46537?
US-6 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46537 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46537?
January has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46537?
Since 2015, Marshall County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46537 compared with Indiana?
Marshall County records 129.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46537?
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.