ZIP 46928 (Fairmount, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46928: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grant 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
14 of 780 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Indiana
Grant County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Grant County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Grant County at a glance: 21.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Since 2015, 780 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grant County. They injured 247 people and killed 30.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
21.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-37 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-69 (2), SR-9 (2) and Monroe St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46928 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-37, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 21.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
| I-69 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| Monroe St | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-37S | 1 |
| Sr- 22 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
| Walnut | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 236 |
| I-69S | 59 |
| I-69N | 46 |
| US-35 | 24 |
| SR-18E | 17 |
| SR-18 | 16 |
| SR-18W | 15 |
| SR-13 | 12 |
ZIP 46928 at a glance
| Population | 4,553 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,412 |
| Median home value | $122,259 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 38 | +66% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 55 | +44% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 71 | +30% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46928
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46928?
Grant County has had 780 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 247 people and killing 30.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46928?
NHTSA data shows SR-37 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46928 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46928?
January has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46928?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Grant County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46928 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 99.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grant County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46928?
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.