ZIP 47161 (New Salisbury, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47161: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harrison 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
14 of 298 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Indiana
Harrison County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Harrison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 125 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-64 (3), SR-64W (2) and CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47161 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-64W | 2 |
| CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-150E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 60 |
| I-64W | 23 |
| I-64E | 22 |
| SR-135 | 15 |
| SR-135N | 10 |
| Hwy 135 Ne | 9 |
| SR-64W | 6 |
| Hwy 135 Nw | 6 |
ZIP 47161 at a glance
| Population | 3,611 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,914 |
| Median home value | $189,788 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 17 | +79% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 20 | +14% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 26 | +31% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 47161
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47161?
Harrison County has had 298 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47161?
Since 2015, I-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47161: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47161?
September has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47161?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47161 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 63.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47161?
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.