ZIP 47341 (Fountain City, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47341: 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 has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 47341: I-70 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47341 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,224 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 414 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47341 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-ARBA Pike (1), I-70W (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47341 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- 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 | 2 |
| CR-ARBA Pike | 1 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-27N | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
| US-36 | 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 47341 at a glance
| Population | 2,460 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,750 |
| Median home value | $146,668 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 104. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47341
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47341?
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 47341?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47341: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47341?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in June, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47341?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47341 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 141.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47341?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.