ZIP 47163 (Otisco, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47163: 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 has lower values than Indiana for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 47163: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47163: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,289 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 441 people were injured and 34 were 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.
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I- 65 (1), SR-362W (1) and SR-62E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Their busiest month is January, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47163 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| SR-362W | 1 |
| SR-62E | 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 47163 at a glance
| Population | 1,335 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,837 |
| Median home value | $206,146 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47163
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47163?
1,289 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 441 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47163?
I-65 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47163 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47163?
July has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47163?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 47163 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 84.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47163?
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.