ZIP 47164 (Palmyra, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47164: 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 |
Harrison County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (14 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 298 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-64W (2), CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47164 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-64W | 2 |
| CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 47164 at a glance
| Population | 3,312 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,389 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47164
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47164?
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (125 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47164?
Since 2015, SR-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47164: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47164?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in September, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47164?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Harrison County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47164 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 63.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harrison County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47164?
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.