ZIP 47020 (Florence, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47020: 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 has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Switzerland County at a glance: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Switzerland County has recorded 52 truck crashes since 2015, with 25 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 77 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 19.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 17.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47020 is US-42, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-156 (2), I-71 (1) and Sr- 156 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 5.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47020 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Switzerland County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-42; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Switzerland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-42 | 4 |
| SR-156 | 2 |
| I-71 | 1 |
| 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 47020 at a glance
| Population | 1,177 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,875 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47020
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47020?
Switzerland County has had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 3.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47020?
US-42 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47020 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47020?
Truck crashes in Switzerland County peak in August, with 19.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47020?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Switzerland County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47020 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 47.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Switzerland County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47020?
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.