ZIP 47038 (Patriot, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47038: 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 sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Switzerland County: 1 in 17 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.8%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Switzerland County. They injured 25 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 19.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 17.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-42 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47038 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-71 (2), I-71N (1) and Sr- 156 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47038 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-42 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Switzerland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-42 | 4 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| I-71N | 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 47038 at a glance
| Population | 1,006 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,101 |
| Median home value | $121,748 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47038
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47038?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Switzerland County (25 injured, 3 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47038?
NHTSA data shows US-42 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47038 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47038?
August has the most truck crashes in Switzerland County, 19.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47038?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Switzerland County since 2015, 5.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47038 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Switzerland County records 47.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47038?
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.