ZIP 47031 (Milan, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47031: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ripley 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
20 of 320 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ripley County compares with Indiana
Ripley County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ripley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ripley County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Ripley County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Ripley County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.3%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Ripley County has recorded 320 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47031 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-129 (2), SR-350 (2), US-421 (2), SR-48E (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is November, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47031 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ripley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-129 | 2 |
| SR-350 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| SR-48E | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
| Us- 50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ripley County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 44 |
| US-50 | 32 |
| US-421 | 20 |
| US-50W | 19 |
| US-421N | 12 |
| US-50E | 10 |
| US-421S | 9 |
| I-74W | 9 |
ZIP 47031 at a glance
| Population | 5,659 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,575 |
| Median home value | $195,514 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ripley 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 | 10 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 19 | +88% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 26 | +34% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 25 | -3% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47031
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47031?
Ripley County has had 320 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47031?
The worst month is February: 12.5% of truck crashes in Ripley County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47031?
Since 2015, Ripley County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47031 compare with Indiana?
Ripley County records 94.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47031?
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.