ZIP 46723 (Churubusco, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46723: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Whitley 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
12 of 494 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whitley County compares with Indiana
Whitley County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitley County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Whitley County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Whitley County at a glance: 4.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Police reported 494 crashes involving commercial trucks in Whitley County since 2015: 233 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46723 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-30 (3), US-33 (3), SR-9 (2), SR-205 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46723 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitley County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Whitley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| US-33 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| US-30W | 1 |
| US-33N | 1 |
| West Washington Center | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitley County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 130 |
| US-30E | 72 |
| US-30W | 69 |
| US-33N | 15 |
| US-33S | 9 |
| US-33 | 9 |
| SR-5S | 9 |
| S State Rd 9 | 6 |
ZIP 46723 at a glance
| Population | 7,617 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,286 |
| Median home value | $220,420 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitley 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 31 | +111% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 39 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 38 | -2% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46723
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46723?
Since 2015, 494 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whitley County (233 injured, 19 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46723?
The worst month is February: 10.9% of truck crashes in Whitley County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46723?
Since 2015, Whitley County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46723 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Whitley County records 120.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46723?
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.