ZIP 47177 (Underwood, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47177: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 47177: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47177: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 164 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47177 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I- 65 (1) and SR-362W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47177 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 6 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| SR-362W | 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 47177 at a glance
| Population | 1,782 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,542 |
| Median home value | $178,784 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47177
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47177?
325 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 164 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47177?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47177: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47177?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in July, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47177?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47177 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 112.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47177?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.