ZIP 46733 (Decatur, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46733: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
3 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Indiana
Adams County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Adams County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Adams County: 1 in 62 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.6%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46733 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-200W (1), SR-124E (1), US-27 (1), US-33 (1) and Us- 27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46733 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-200W | 1 |
| SR-124E | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-33 | 1 |
| Us- 27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 20 |
| US-33 | 17 |
| US-27N | 14 |
| US-27S | 12 |
| US-224 | 8 |
| N Us Hwy 27 | 7 |
| US-33N | 6 |
| SR-124W | 6 |
ZIP 46733 at a glance
| Population | 19,318 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,483 |
| Median home value | $178,681 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 8 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +109% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | -4% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +0% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46733
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46733?
203 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46733?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46733?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46733 compare with Indiana?
Adams County records 46.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46733?
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.