ZIP 46938 (Jonesboro, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46938: 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 |
Grant County has lower values than Indiana for 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.
What stands out in Grant County: 21.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 780 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grant County. They injured 247 people and killed 30.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46938 is I-69, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-18E (2), SR-37 (2) and I-69S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46938 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant County.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, 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.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| SR-18E | 2 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| N Baldwin Ave | 1 |
| S Baldwin Ave | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-37S | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 46938 at a glance
| Population | 2,494 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,884 |
| Median home value | $100,438 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46938
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46938?
Grant County has had 780 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 247 people and killing 30.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46938?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46938: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46938?
January has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46938?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Grant County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46938 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 99.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46938?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.