ZIP 47226 (Clifford, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47226: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bartholomew 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
10 of 920 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bartholomew County compares with Indiana
Bartholomew County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bartholomew County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bartholomew County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 31.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Bartholomew 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 and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bartholomew County: 1 in 87 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 920 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bartholomew County since 2015: 374 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47226 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-65S (3), SR-46 (3) and US-31 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47226 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Bartholomew County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
| US-31 | 3 |
| 25th Street | 1 |
| CR-650 | 1 |
| CR-LOWELL Rd | 1 |
| E State St | 1 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bartholomew County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 212 |
| I-65S | 122 |
| I-65N | 113 |
| US-31 | 35 |
| SR-46 | 27 |
| US-31S | 18 |
| US-31N | 17 |
| SR-46E | 14 |
ZIP 47226 at a glance
| Population | 165 |
| Density | 721 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,750 |
| Median home value | $124,278 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bartholomew 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 | 19 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | +133% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 63 | +44% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 73 | +16% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 73. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47226
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47226?
Since 2015, 920 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bartholomew County (374 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47226?
I-65 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47226 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47226?
August has the most truck crashes in Bartholomew County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47226?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Bartholomew County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 47226 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Bartholomew County records 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47226?
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.