ZIP 47138 (Lexington, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47138: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
11 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Indiana
Jefferson County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jefferson County at a glance: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47138 is SR-62, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-362W (1), SR-56 (1) and SR-62W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 8.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47138 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-62 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-62 | 3 |
| SR-362W | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-62W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-56W | 11 |
| SR-7N | 7 |
| SR-56 | 5 |
| SR-62 | 5 |
| US-421 | 5 |
| Cragmont | 4 |
| SR-56E | 4 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
ZIP 47138 at a glance
| Population | 4,859 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,335 |
| Median home value | $201,241 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +135% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -15% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -8% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47138
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47138?
Jefferson County has had 123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47138?
Since 2015, SR-62 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47138: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47138?
August has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 16.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47138?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (8.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47138 compared with Indiana?
Jefferson County records 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47138?
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.