ZIP 47265 (North Vernon, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47265: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jennings 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
4 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jennings County compares with Indiana
Jennings County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jennings County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jennings County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Jennings County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jennings County at a glance: 5.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jennings County. They injured 73 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47265 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-50 (2), SR-750 (1) and Sr- 7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47265 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jennings County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Jennings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| SR-750 | 1 |
| Sr- 7 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-50E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jennings County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 31 |
| US-50W | 20 |
| SR-7N | 12 |
| SR-3N | 12 |
| US-50E | 11 |
| SR-7 | 10 |
| SR-750W | 7 |
| State Rd 7 | 6 |
ZIP 47265 at a glance
| Population | 20,937 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,191 |
| Median home value | $148,858 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jennings 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | +155% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 15 | -9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47265
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47265?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jennings County (73 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47265?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47265 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47265?
July has the most truck crashes in Jennings County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47265?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Jennings County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 47265 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Jennings County records 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47265?
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.