ZIP 47016 (Cedar Grove, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
6 of 144 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Indiana
Franklin County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Franklin County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 144 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 49 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-52 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-74 (2), CR-29 Reily Millville Rd (1) and CR-HARRISON Brookville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47016 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-52, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 4 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| CR-29 Reily Millville Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARRISON Brookville Rd | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| Sr- 1 | 1 |
| Stillwell Beckett Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 30 |
| I-74 | 22 |
| US-52W | 6 |
| US-52E | 6 |
| I-74E | 4 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
| I-74W | 2 |
| Main | 2 |
ZIP 47016 at a glance
| Population | 773 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,880 |
| Median home value | $268,403 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +93% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 9 | +5% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +29% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47016
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47016?
Franklin County has had 144 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47016?
US-52 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47016 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47016?
December has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47016?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47016 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 51.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47016?
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.