ZIP 47011 (Bennington, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47011: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Switzerland 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
3 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Switzerland County compares with Indiana
Switzerland County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Switzerland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Switzerland County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 82% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 38.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Switzerland County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Switzerland County at a glance: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.8%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Switzerland County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 19.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (17.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47011 since 2015: SR-156 (2), US-42 (2) and Sr- 156 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47011 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Switzerland County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Switzerland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-156 | 2 |
| US-42 | 2 |
| Sr- 156 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Switzerland County) |
|---|---|
| SR-156 | 4 |
| State Road 56 | 3 |
| State Rd 56 | 3 |
| SR-156E | 3 |
| SR-129 | 3 |
| SR-129N | 2 |
| SR-250 | 2 |
| SR-56N | 2 |
ZIP 47011 at a glance
| Population | 1,420 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,981 |
| Median home value | $222,631 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Switzerland 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +38% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +96% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +11% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47011
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47011?
52 truck crashes have been reported in Switzerland County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 25 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47011?
August has the most truck crashes in Switzerland County, 19.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47011?
Since 2015, Switzerland County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47011 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Switzerland County has 47.3 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47011?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.