ZIP 47331 (Connersville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47331: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Indiana
Fayette County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 67% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Fayette County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fayette County at a glance: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 75 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 14.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47331 since 2015: CR-350E (1), Park Rd (1), SR-44 (1), SR-44W (1) and Sr- 44 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47331 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-350E | 1 |
| Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-44W | 1 |
| Sr- 44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| SR-1N | 8 |
| SR-44W | 8 |
| N Central Ave | 7 |
| Central | 7 |
| SR-44E | 3 |
| Grand | 3 |
| Central Ave | 3 |
| 10Th Street | 2 |
ZIP 47331 at a glance
| Population | 22,786 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,967 |
| Median home value | $132,109 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +76% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | -31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 7 | +56% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47331
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47331?
Fayette County has had 75 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47331?
The worst month is September: 14.7% of truck crashes in Fayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47331?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47331 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 26.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fayette County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47331?
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.