ZIP 47037 (Osgood, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47037: 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 has lower values than Indiana for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Ripley County at a glance: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (20 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Ripley County has recorded 320 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-421 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47037 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-129 (2), SR-350 (1) and Us- 421 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 6.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (20%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47037 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ripley County.
- Look at alternatives to US-421 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Ripley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 5 |
| SR-129 | 2 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| Us- 421 | 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 47037 at a glance
| Population | 4,330 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,209 |
| Median home value | $199,515 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 47037
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47037?
Since 2015, 320 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ripley County (114 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47037?
Since 2015, US-421 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47037: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47037?
The worst month is February: 12.5% of truck crashes in Ripley County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47037?
Since 2015, Ripley County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47037 compared with Indiana?
Ripley County records 94.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47037?
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.