ZIP 47345 (Greens Fork, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47345: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 47345: I-70 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 47345.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,224 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 414 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-70W (1), SR-1 (1) and US-27N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47345 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| US-27N | 1 |
| US-35 | 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 47345 at a glance
| Population | 1,362 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Median home value | $143,650 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47345
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47345?
1,224 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 414 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47345?
I-70 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47345 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47345?
June has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47345?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47345 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 141.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47345?
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.