ZIP 46959 (Miami, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46959: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Miami 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
11 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miami County compares with Indiana
Miami County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Miami County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 46959: US-31 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46959 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami County. They injured 142 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
11.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-31 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46959 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-31N (2), Us- 31 (2) and Us- 35 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46959 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 11.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 6 |
| US-31N | 2 |
| Us- 31 | 2 |
| Us- 35 | 2 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| Phillips St | 1 |
| SR-35N | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 114 |
| US-31S | 35 |
| US-31N | 32 |
| US-24 | 21 |
| SR-19 | 12 |
| S Us Hwy 31 | 10 |
| SR-18 | 7 |
| Broadway | 5 |
ZIP 46959 at a glance
| Population | 409 |
| Density | 385 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,750 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +61% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 25 | +15% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | +20% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46959
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46959?
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami County (142 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46959?
US-31 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46959 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46959?
Truck crashes in Miami County peak in October, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46959?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46959 compare with Indiana?
Miami County records 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46959?
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.