ZIP 46975 (Rochester, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46975: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Fulton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher 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
Fulton County has recorded 145 truck crashes since 2015, with 60 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
15.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-OLD Us 31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46975 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 32.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- With 15.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 5 |
| 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 46975 at a glance
| Population | 13,824 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,185 |
| Median home value | $158,875 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46975
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46975?
145 truck crashes have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 60 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46975?
US-31 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46975 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46975?
The worst month is February: 13.8% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46975?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46975 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 60.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46975?
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.