ZIP 47035 (New Trenton, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47035: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Franklin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Franklin County at a glance: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 144 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 36.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47035 is US-52, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-74 (2), CR-14 Dry Fork 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 47035 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; 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
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-14 Dry Fork Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARRISON Brookville Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| Sr- 1 | 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 47035 at a glance
| Population | 261 |
| Density | 257 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,696 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47035
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47035?
144 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 49 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47035?
US-52 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47035 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47035?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in December, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47035?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47035 compared with Indiana?
Franklin County records 51.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47035?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.