ZIP 46991 (Van Buren, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46991: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Grant County at a glance: 21.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 780 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 247 people were injured and 30 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 48.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
21.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-69S (2), SR-18E (2) and N Baldwin Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46991 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 21.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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-124 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-218W | 1 |
| SR-3S | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 46991 at a glance
| Population | 1,594 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,692 |
| Median home value | $110,043 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 71. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46991
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46991?
Since 2015, 780 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grant County (247 injured, 30 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46991?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46991: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46991?
The worst month is January: 13.5% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46991?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46991 compare with Indiana?
Grant County records 99.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46991?
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.