ZIP 47339 (Economy, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47339: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
17 of 1,224 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Indiana
Wayne County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 141.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Wayne County sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 47339 at a glance: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47339: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 1,224 truck crashes since 2015, with 414 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
10.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47339 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-35 (2), SR-1 (1) and Sr- 1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47339 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| US-35 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| Sr- 1 | 1 |
| US-27N | 1 |
| US-40W | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 440 |
| I-70E | 126 |
| I-70W | 119 |
| US-35 | 24 |
| US-35N | 18 |
| US-27 | 17 |
| US-27N | 11 |
| East Main | 9 |
ZIP 47339 at a glance
| Population | 528 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,833 |
| Median home value | $150,247 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 34 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 64 | +87% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 72 | +13% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 104 | +44% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 104. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47339
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47339?
Wayne County has had 1,224 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 414 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47339?
I-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47339 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47339?
The worst month is June: 13.3% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47339?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47339 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 141.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47339?
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.