ZIP 47305 (Muncie, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47305: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delaware 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
14 of 737 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Indiana
Delaware County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Delaware County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
ZIP 47305 at a glance: US-35S 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 47305.
Overview
Police reported 737 crashes involving commercial trucks in Delaware County since 2015: 324 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-35S leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47305 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Cowan Rd (1), Mu-W Riverside Ave (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47305 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-35S at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35S | 2 |
| Cowan Rd | 1 |
| Mu-W Riverside Ave | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 132 |
| US-35 | 43 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| I-69N | 38 |
| US-35N | 22 |
| W Commerce Rd | 18 |
| US-35S | 17 |
| SR-67N | 14 |
ZIP 47305 at a glance
| Population | 3,556 |
| Density | 1,042 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,389 |
| Median home value | $78,936 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 22 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 53 | +144% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 55 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 63 | +15% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47305
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47305?
Since 2015, 737 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delaware County (324 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47305?
US-35S had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47305 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47305?
Truck crashes in Delaware County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47305?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Delaware County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47305 compared with Indiana?
Delaware County records 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47305?
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.