ZIP 47106 (Borden, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47106: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Indiana
Clark County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Clark County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 47106 at a glance: I-65 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 47106.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,289 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 441 people and killed 34.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47106 is I-65, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-150 (2), CR-GREEN Valley Rd (1) and Fairview Knob Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47106 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| CR-GREEN Valley Rd | 1 |
| Fairview Knob Rd | 1 |
| I-265 | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-150E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 457 |
| I-65S | 54 |
| I-65N | 41 |
| US-31 | 37 |
| I-265 | 34 |
| SR-60 | 27 |
| SR-62 | 27 |
| SR-62E | 20 |
ZIP 47106 at a glance
| Population | 4,670 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,344 |
| Median home value | $199,882 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 39 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 79 | +104% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 98 | +23% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 108 | +10% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 108 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47106
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47106?
Clark County has had 1,289 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 441 people and killing 34.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47106?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47106: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47106?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47106?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47106 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Clark County records 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47106?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.