ZIP 47270 (Paris Crossing, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47270: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Jennings County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jennings County: 5.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Jennings County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 73 people injured and 9 killed.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47270 is I-65, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-30 (1), US-31 (1) and US-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47270 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 47270 at a glance
| Population | 510 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,387 |
| Median home value | $142,151 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 47270
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47270?
Jennings County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 73 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47270?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47270 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47270?
Truck crashes in Jennings County peak in July, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47270?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Jennings County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47270 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jennings County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47270?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.