ZIP 46937 (Hemlock, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46937: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Howard 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
15 of 388 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Indiana
Howard County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Howard County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Howard County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 388 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Howard County. They injured 139 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-28 (2), US-31 (2) and CR-300N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46937 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Howard County.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 13.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-300N | 1 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| Phillips St | 1 |
| SR-19S | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| SR-931S | 1 |
| Sr- 26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 23 |
| US-31 | 20 |
| US-31N | 19 |
| SR-26E | 17 |
| SR-26W | 11 |
| SR-26 | 10 |
| SR-931 | 8 |
| SR-22 | 7 |
ZIP 46937 at a glance
| Population | 17 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 21 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 32 | +53% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 33 | +5% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | -9% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46937
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46937?
Howard County has had 388 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46937?
NHTSA data shows US-35 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46937 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46937?
Truck crashes in Howard County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46937?
Since 2015, Howard County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46937 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Howard County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46937?
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.