ZIP 47338 (Eaton, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47338: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Delaware County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 47338: Sr- 3 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47338: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 737 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Delaware County. They injured 324 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Sr- 3 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47338 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-100 (1), CR-300 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47338 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use Sr- 3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Sr- 3 | 2 |
| CR-100 | 1 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-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 47338 at a glance
| Population | 2,355 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,239 |
| Median home value | $109,096 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 63 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47338
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47338?
Delaware County has had 737 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 324 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47338?
NHTSA data shows Sr- 3 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47338 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47338?
January has the most truck crashes in Delaware County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47338?
Since 2015, Delaware County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47338 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delaware County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47338?
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.