ZIP 47326 (Bryant, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47326: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jay 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
8 of 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jay County compares with Indiana
Jay County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jay County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Jay County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Jay County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 197 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jay County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47326 since 2015: SR-18W (2), SR-67 (2), SR-1N (1), SR-26 (1) and SR-67E (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47326 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jay County.
- 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 Jay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18W | 2 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| SR-1N | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-67E | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-27N | 1 |
| Us- 27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jay County) |
|---|---|
| SR-18W | 15 |
| US-27 | 12 |
| SR-67W | 9 |
| SR-1S | 8 |
| SR-67E | 8 |
| State Rd 67 | 7 |
| SR-67 | 7 |
| SR-26W | 7 |
ZIP 47326 at a glance
| Population | 1,803 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,438 |
| Median home value | $158,952 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jay 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 | 11 | +82% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +34% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +14% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47326
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47326?
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jay County (93 injured, 22 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47326?
December has the most truck crashes in Jay County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47326?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jay County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47326 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 80.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jay County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47326?
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.