ZIP 47129 (Clarksville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47129: 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 |
Clark County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 47129: I-65 18 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 47129.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,289 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 441 people and killed 34.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47129 is I-65, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-64 (14), I-264 (10) and US-150 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47129 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.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clark County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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 | 18 |
| I-64 | 14 |
| I-264 | 10 |
| US-150 | 3 |
| I-265 | 2 |
| I-71 | 2 |
| SR-1020 | 2 |
| SR-1865 | 2 |
| Sr- 62 | 2 |
| US-31E | 2 |
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 47129 at a glance
| Population | 19,582 |
| Density | 790 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,185 |
| Median home value | $170,251 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47129
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47129?
Clark County has had 1,289 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 441 people and killing 34.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47129?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47129 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47129?
July has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47129?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47129 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 47129?
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.