ZIP 47225 (Clarksburg, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47225: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Decatur 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
7 of 425 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Decatur County compares with Indiana
Decatur County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Decatur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Decatur County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 132.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Decatur County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 47225 at a glance: I-74 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47225 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 425 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Decatur County. They injured 163 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-3 (2), CR-850 (1) and CR-COUNTY Line Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47225 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur County.
- Check whether your routes use I-74, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 14.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Decatur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| CR-COUNTY Line Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Decatur County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 104 |
| I-74W | 40 |
| I-74E | 39 |
| SR-3N | 20 |
| State Rd 3 | 14 |
| SR-3S | 14 |
| US-421 | 10 |
| US-421N | 9 |
ZIP 47225 at a glance
| Population | 76 |
| Density | 214 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Decatur 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | +180% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 32 | +59% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +8% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47225
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47225?
Since 2015, 425 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Decatur County (163 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47225?
NHTSA data shows I-74 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47225 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47225?
The worst month is February: 11.8% of truck crashes in Decatur County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47225?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Decatur County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47225 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 132.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Decatur County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47225?
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.