ZIP 46952 (Marion, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46952: 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). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Grant County: 21.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Police reported 780 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 247 people were injured and 30 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46952 is I-69, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-69S (2), SR-18E (2) and N Baldwin Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46952 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 21.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 6 |
| I-69S | 2 |
| SR-18E | 2 |
| N Baldwin Ave | 1 |
| S Baldwin Ave | 1 |
| SR-15N | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-218W | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 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 46952 at a glance
| Population | 18,189 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,880 |
| Median home value | $142,201 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46952
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46952?
780 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 247 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46952?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46952: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46952?
January has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46952?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 46952 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 99.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46952?
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.