ZIP 47143 (Memphis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47143: 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 47143: I-65 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 47143.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 1,289 truck crashes since 2015, with 441 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47143 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-265 (2), SR-62E (2) and CR-GREEN Valley Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47143 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 10 |
| I-265 | 2 |
| SR-62E | 2 |
| CR-GREEN Valley Rd | 1 |
| Fairview Knob Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Coopers Ln | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-31N | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| Sr- 62 | 1 |
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 47143 at a glance
| Population | 3,833 |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $138,382 |
| Median home value | $270,550 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 108. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47143
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47143?
1,289 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 441 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47143?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47143 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47143?
July has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47143?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47143 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 84.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47143?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.