ZIP 46960 (Monterey, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46960: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pulaski 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
10 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Indiana
Pulaski County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Pulaski County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pulaski County: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.5%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pulaski County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (13.1%).
Road surface: 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-14 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46960 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-700 (1), SR-14W (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 6.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46960 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-14, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-700 | 1 |
| SR-14W | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| US-421S | 26 |
| US-421N | 20 |
| US-421 | 12 |
| SR-14W | 10 |
| US-35 | 8 |
| US-35N | 8 |
| US-35S | 7 |
| SR-14 | 5 |
ZIP 46960 at a glance
| Population | 1,018 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,625 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | 5 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +117% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | +12% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +4% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46960
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46960?
Pulaski County has had 160 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46960?
NHTSA data shows SR-14 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46960 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46960?
December has the most truck crashes in Pulaski County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46960?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Pulaski County since 2015 (6.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46960 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Pulaski County has 112.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46960?
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.