ZIP 47231 (Dupont, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47231: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
11 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Indiana
Jefferson County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jefferson County at a glance: 1 in 11 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 9.5%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 61 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47231 since 2015: SR-7 (2) and US-421 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 8.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47231 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-56W | 11 |
| SR-7N | 7 |
| SR-56 | 5 |
| SR-62 | 5 |
| US-421 | 5 |
| Cragmont | 4 |
| SR-56E | 4 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
ZIP 47231 at a glance
| Population | 675 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,332 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +135% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -15% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -8% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47231
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47231?
Jefferson County has had 123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47231?
August has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 16.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47231?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 8.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47231 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 32.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47231?
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.