ZIP 46945 (Leiters Ford, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46945: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fulton 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 145 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Indiana
Fulton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Fulton County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Fulton County: February 13.8% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 145 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fulton County. They injured 60 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.8%.
November through March accounts for 47.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
15.7% 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 46945 is US-31, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-14 (2) and CR-OLD Us 31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46945 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 32.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Us 31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 35 |
| US-31N | 13 |
| US-31S | 5 |
| SR-14E | 5 |
| Old Us 31 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| SR-25S | 4 |
| State Road 25 | 3 |
ZIP 46945 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +183% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +3% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +27% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46945
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46945?
Fulton County has had 145 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46945?
US-31 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46945 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46945?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in February, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46945?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 46945 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 60.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46945?
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.