ZIP 46772 (Monroe, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46772: 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 |
Adams County has lower values than Indiana for 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).
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46772 since 2015: SR-49 (2), Us- 27 (2), CR-200W (1), SR-124E (1) and US-27 (1). No single road stands out.
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 46772 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
| Us- 27 | 2 |
| CR-200W | 1 |
| SR-124E | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-33 | 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 46772 at a glance
| Population | 3,288 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,000 |
| Median home value | $228,410 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46772
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46772?
Adams County has had 203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46772?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46772?
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 46772 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 46.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46772?
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.