ZIP 47117 (Elizabeth, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47117: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrison 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
14 of 298 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Indiana
Harrison County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Harrison County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 298 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harrison County since 2015: 125 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-31W leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47117 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-1934 (5), US-31 (2) and SR-1230 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47117 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31W; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31W | 6 |
| SR-1934 | 5 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| SR-1230 | 1 |
| SR-841 | 1 |
| St Andrews Church Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 60 |
| I-64W | 23 |
| I-64E | 22 |
| SR-135 | 15 |
| SR-135N | 10 |
| Hwy 135 Ne | 9 |
| SR-64W | 6 |
| Hwy 135 Nw | 6 |
ZIP 47117 at a glance
| Population | 4,400 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,853 |
| Median home value | $226,402 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 17 | +79% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 20 | +14% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 26 | +31% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47117
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47117?
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (125 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47117?
Since 2015, US-31W has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47117: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47117?
September has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47117?
Since 2015, Harrison County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47117 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Harrison County records 63.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47117?
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.