ZIP 47060 (West Harrison, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47060: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dearborn 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
18 of 444 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dearborn County compares with Indiana
Dearborn County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dearborn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dearborn County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Dearborn County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dearborn County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 444 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dearborn County. They injured 239 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
12.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-52 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-74 (2), CR-14 Dry Fork Rd (1) and CR-HARRISON Brookville Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47060 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-52; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dearborn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-52 | 3 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| CR-14 Dry Fork Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARRISON Brookville Rd | 1 |
| I-275 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| Sr- 1 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dearborn County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 74 |
| US-50 | 34 |
| US-50E | 34 |
| I-74W | 28 |
| US-50W | 21 |
| I-74E | 17 |
| I-275N | 14 |
| I-275 | 13 |
ZIP 47060 at a glance
| Population | 6,309 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,118 |
| Median home value | $293,629 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dearborn 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 | 19 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 33 | +73% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 40 | +24% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 37 | -9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47060
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47060?
Dearborn County has had 444 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 239 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47060?
NHTSA data shows US-52 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47060 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47060?
Truck crashes in Dearborn County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47060?
Since 2015, Dearborn County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47060 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Dearborn County records 78.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47060?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.