ZIP 46996 (Winamac, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46996: 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. Where it is higher: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46996 happened on CR-700 (1), SR-14 (1), SR-14W (1), SR-39 (1) and SR-39S (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46996 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- 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
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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-700 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-14W | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-39S | 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 46996 at a glance
| Population | 6,441 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,167 |
| Median home value | $157,256 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 46996
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46996?
160 truck crashes have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 61 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46996?
Truck crashes in Pulaski County peak in December, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46996?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pulaski County since 2015, 6.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46996 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 112.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pulaski County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46996?
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.