ZIP 47150 (New Albany, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47150: 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
Floyd County has recorded 459 truck crashes since 2015, with 155 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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.
1.8% 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 47150 is I-65, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-64 (11), SR-1934 (4) and US-150 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is June, with 23% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47150 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 17 |
| I-64 | 11 |
| SR-1934 | 4 |
| US-150 | 4 |
| I-264 | 3 |
| I-265 | 2 |
| SR-1020 | 2 |
| SR-1865 | 2 |
| US-31W | 2 |
| 1850 Bluegrass Ave | 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 47150 at a glance
| Population | 49,144 |
| Density | 422 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,820 |
| Median home value | $207,113 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47150
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47150?
Floyd County has had 459 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 155 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47150?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47150 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47150?
The worst month is June: 10.2% of truck crashes in Floyd County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47150?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Floyd County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47150 compared with Indiana?
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 47150?
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.