ZIP 46786 (South Milford, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46786: 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 has lower values than Indiana for 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 per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in 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
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Us- 20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-3 (1), SR-327 (1) and SR-3N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46786 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use Us- 20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Us- 20 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| SR-3N | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| Sr- 9 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 46786 at a glance
| Population | 35 |
| Density | 501 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46786
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46786?
LaGrange County has had 614 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 240 people and killing 39.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46786?
Since 2015, Us- 20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46786: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46786?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in LaGrange County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46786?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in LaGrange County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46786 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
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 46786?
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.