ZIP 46971 (Grissom Arb, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46971: 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 |
Miami County sits below Indiana on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 46971 at a glance: US-31 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46971: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Miami County. They injured 142 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-24 (5), Us- 31 (3) and US-31N (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 46971 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.8% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 7 |
| US-24 | 5 |
| Us- 31 | 3 |
| US-31N | 2 |
| Us- 35 | 2 |
| SR-35N | 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 46971 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 46971
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46971?
358 truck crashes have been reported in Miami County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 142 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46971?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46971 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46971?
Truck crashes in Miami County peak in October, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46971?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Miami County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46971 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46971?
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.