ZIP 47273 (Scipio, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47273: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jennings County: 5.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jennings County since 2015: 73 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47273 is SR-7, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-65 (4), I-65S (2) and US-50 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47273 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 | 5 |
| I-65 | 4 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| SR-11S | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| 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 47273 at a glance
| Population | 1,800 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,670 |
| Median home value | $168,864 |
| 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.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47273
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47273?
Jennings County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 73 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47273?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47273: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47273?
Truck crashes in Jennings County peak in July, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47273?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jennings County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47273 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jennings County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47273?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.