ZIP 46799 (Zanesville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46799: 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 sits below Indiana on 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).
Wells County at a glance: August the month with the most truck crashes: 13.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wells County. They injured 54 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
I-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46799 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Ardmore Ave (1), Bluffton Rd (1) and CR-BRANSTRATOR Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46799 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wells County.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 2 |
| Ardmore Ave | 1 |
| Bluffton Rd | 1 |
| CR-BRANSTRATOR Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Marzane Rd | 1 |
| I-469 | 1 |
| Lafayette Center Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| Ts- Lafayette Center Road | 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 46799 at a glance
| Population | 375 |
| Density | 228 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,125 |
| Median home value | $165,046 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46799
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46799?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wells County (54 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46799?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46799: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46799?
The worst month is August: 13.6% of truck crashes in Wells County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46799?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Wells County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46799 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wells County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46799?
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.