ZIP 46929 (Flora, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46929: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
4 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Indiana
Carroll County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Carroll County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Carroll County: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Carroll County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46929 is SR-29, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-500 (1), SR-26W (1) and SR-29N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46929 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 2 |
| CR-500 | 1 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
| SR-29N | 1 |
| Sr- 29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 14 |
| US-421S | 7 |
| Hoosier Heartland Hwy | 7 |
| US-421N | 6 |
| State Rd 29 | 5 |
| SR-25N | 5 |
| SR-25 | 5 |
| SR-18 | 5 |
ZIP 46929 at a glance
| Population | 3,056 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,940 |
| Median home value | $210,111 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +188% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +6% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46929
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46929?
124 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 28 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46929?
SR-29 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46929 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46929?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46929?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46929 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46929?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.