ZIP 47170 (Scottsburg, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47170: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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
4 of 325 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Indiana
Scott County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 36.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Scott County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 47170: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47170: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 164 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47170 is I-65, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I- 65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47170 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 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
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 8 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 173 |
| I-65S | 16 |
| I-65N | 16 |
| SR-56 | 14 |
| SR-56E | 11 |
| SR-56W | 9 |
| US-31N | 5 |
| SR-256E | 4 |
ZIP 47170 at a glance
| Population | 15,451 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,634 |
| Median home value | $163,314 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +216% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 22 | +59% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +36% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47170
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47170?
325 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 164 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47170?
I-65 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47170 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47170?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in July, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47170?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47170 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 112.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47170?
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.