ZIP 47264 (Norman, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47264: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
16 of 824 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Indiana
Jackson County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Jackson 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, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Jackson County at a glance: 4.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Police reported 824 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 287 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 16.1% of truck crashes.
7.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47264 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-50E (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47264 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-50E | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 306 |
| I-65S | 39 |
| I-65N | 35 |
| US-50E | 32 |
| US-50 | 31 |
| US-50W | 20 |
| US-31 | 18 |
| E Tipton St | 13 |
ZIP 47264 at a glance
| Population | 1,574 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,917 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 21 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 46 | +115% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 69 | +50% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 70 | +1% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 70. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47264
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47264?
824 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 287 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47264?
The worst month is August: 10.7% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47264?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47264 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 148.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47264?
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.