ZIP 46778 (Petroleum, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46778: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wells 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
5 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wells County compares with Indiana
Wells County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wells County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wells County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Wells County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Wells County: August worst month: 13.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wells County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46778 is SR-18W, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-18 (1), SR-1N (1) and SR-218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46778 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-18W; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% 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 Wells County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18W | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-1N | 1 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-218E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wells County) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 12 |
| State Rd 1 | 9 |
| SR-1N | 9 |
| SR-1S | 8 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
| Adams | 4 |
| SR-218 | 4 |
| US-224W | 4 |
ZIP 46778 at a glance
| Population | 34 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wells 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +82% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +29% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46778
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46778?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wells County (54 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46778?
SR-18W had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46778 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46778?
Truck crashes in Wells County peak in August, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46778?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Wells County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46778 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Wells County has 46.1 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46778?
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.