ZIP 47172 (Sellersburg, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47172: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Clark County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 47172 at a glance: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47172: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 1,289 truck crashes since 2015, with 441 people injured and 34 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47172 is I-65, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-64 (8), I-265 (2) and Brown Station Way (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47172 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.
- 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 | 15 |
| I-64 | 8 |
| I-265 | 2 |
| Brown Station Way | 1 |
| CR-GREEN Valley Rd | 1 |
| E 10th St | 1 |
| Fairview Knob Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Coopers Ln | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-31N | 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 47172 at a glance
| Population | 21,045 |
| Density | 334 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,503 |
| Median home value | $272,874 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47172
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47172?
Clark County has had 1,289 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 441 people and killing 34.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47172?
I-65 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47172 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47172?
July has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47172?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47172 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47172?
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.