ZIP 46565 (Shipshewana, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46565: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in LaGrange 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
6 of 614 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaGrange County compares with Indiana
LaGrange County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaGrange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaGrange County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
LaGrange County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
LaGrange County at a glance: 6.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 614 crashes involving commercial trucks in LaGrange County since 2015: 240 people were injured and 39 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46565 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-20 (5), SR-120 (3) and SR-5 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46565 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in LaGrange County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.8% 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 LaGrange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| US-20 | 5 |
| SR-120 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| CR-200 North | 1 |
| CR-35 | 1 |
| Nottawa Rd | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| Sr- 13 | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaGrange County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 215 |
| US-20 | 92 |
| SR-5 | 20 |
| US-20W | 20 |
| SR-120 | 17 |
| SR-9 | 12 |
| I-80W | 10 |
| I-80E | 10 |
ZIP 46565 at a glance
| Population | 9,014 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,199 |
| Median home value | $344,177 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in LaGrange 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 | 23 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +111% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 49 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 54 | +12% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46565
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46565?
Since 2015, 614 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in LaGrange County (240 injured, 39 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46565?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46565 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46565?
January has the most truck crashes in LaGrange County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46565?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in LaGrange County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46565 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 129.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in LaGrange County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46565?
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.