ZIP 46542 (Milford, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46542: 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 |
Kosciusko County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Kosciusko County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 647 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kosciusko County since 2015: 218 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
10.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-6 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46542 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-15 (3), US-30 (2) and US-30W (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46542 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-6 | 7 |
| SR-15 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-30W | 2 |
| Us- 6 | 2 |
| CR-40 | 1 |
| CR-700 N | 1 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| Mu-Tomahawk Trail | 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 46542 at a glance
| Population | 5,096 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,606 |
| Median home value | $188,659 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 61 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 46542
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46542?
647 truck crashes have been reported in Kosciusko County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 218 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46542?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46542: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46542?
The worst month is June: 11.0% of truck crashes in Kosciusko County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46542?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kosciusko County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46542 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 69.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kosciusko County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46542?
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.