ZIP 47247 (Jonesville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47247: 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 sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
Bartholomew County at a glance: 1 in 87 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 920 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bartholomew County. They injured 374 people and killed 24.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
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 47247 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-65S (3), SR-7 (3) and US-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47247 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bartholomew County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Bartholomew County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| CR-760E | 1 |
| E State St | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| SR-11S | 1 |
| Us- 31 | 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 47247 at a glance
| Population | 129 |
| Density | 351 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,179 |
| Median home value | $138,893 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 73 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, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47247
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47247?
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 47247?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47247: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47247?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Bartholomew County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47247?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bartholomew County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47247 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Bartholomew County has 93.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47247?
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.