ZIP 47123 (Grantsburg, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47123: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crawford 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 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Indiana
Crawford County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 42.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Crawford County sits below Indiana on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Crawford County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crawford County. They injured 27 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-37 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-64 (1), SR-64 (1) and Sr- 64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47123 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-37, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- With 11.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 3 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| Sr- 64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 28 |
| I-64E | 16 |
| I-64W | 14 |
| State Rd 64 | 5 |
| SR-64W | 5 |
| State Rd 66 | 4 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
ZIP 47123 at a glance
| Population | 68 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $20,795 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +162% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | -14% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47123
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47123?
112 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 27 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47123?
NHTSA data shows SR-37 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47123 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47123?
The worst month is November: 11.6% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47123?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47123 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 94.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47123?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.