ZIP 47282 (Vernon, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47282: 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Jennings County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 73 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47282 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 47282 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 47282 at a glance
| Population | 193 |
| Density | 360 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,750 |
| Median home value | $100,585 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47282
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47282?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Jennings County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 73 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47282?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47282: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47282?
The worst month is July: 12.4% of truck crashes in Jennings County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47282?
Since 2015, Jennings County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47282 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Jennings County has 59.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47282?
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.