ZIP 47340 (Farmland, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47340: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randolph 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
11 of 193 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Indiana
Randolph County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Randolph County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Randolph County: 8.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 193 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Randolph County. They injured 99 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Us- 27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47340 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-1000 (1), CR-400 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47340 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along Us- 27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 31.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us- 27 | 2 |
| CR-1000 | 1 |
| CR-400 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| Sr- 28 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-27S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| US-27S | 20 |
| US-27 | 17 |
| US-36 | 17 |
| US-27N | 15 |
| US-36E | 9 |
| US-36W | 6 |
| SR-32W | 6 |
| SR-32E | 5 |
ZIP 47340 at a glance
| Population | 3,051 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,205 |
| Median home value | $173,956 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 7 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +41% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | +7% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47340
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47340?
193 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 99 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47340?
NHTSA data shows Us- 27 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47340 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47340?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in September, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47340?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47340 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47340?
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.