ZIP 47119 (Floyds Knobs, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47119: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Floyd 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 4.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Indiana
Floyd County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 83% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Floyd County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Floyd County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.8%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 459 crashes involving commercial trucks in Floyd County since 2015: 155 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by I-64 (6), I-265 (2) and US-150 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (23%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47119 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Floyd County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Floyd County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 10 |
| I-64 | 6 |
| I-265 | 2 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| Brown Station Way | 1 |
| CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-GREEN Valley Rd | 1 |
| E 10th St | 1 |
| Fairview Knob Rd | 1 |
| I-264 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 46 |
| I-64E | 44 |
| I-265 | 40 |
| I-64W | 31 |
| I-265W | 15 |
| I-265E | 13 |
| US-150 | 13 |
| Grant Line | 12 |
ZIP 47119 at a glance
| Population | 12,042 |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,410 |
| Median home value | $359,141 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 30 | +191% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +10% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 41 | +26% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47119
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47119?
Since 2015, 459 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Floyd County (155 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47119?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47119: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47119?
Truck crashes in Floyd County peak in June, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47119?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Floyd County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47119 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Floyd County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47119?
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.