ZIP 47359 (Montpelier, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47359: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Blackford 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
2 of 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blackford County compares with Indiana
Blackford County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blackford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blackford County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Blackford County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Blackford County: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 71 crashes involving commercial trucks in Blackford County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 59 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
8.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-18 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47359 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-100 (1), SR-1N (1) and SR-218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47359 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Blackford County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-18 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.9% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Blackford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 2 |
| CR-100 | 1 |
| SR-1N | 1 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-218E | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blackford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 6 |
| SR-18E | 6 |
| SR-3S | 5 |
| SR-3N | 5 |
| SR-18 | 4 |
| State Road 26 | 3 |
| Main | 2 |
| SR-18W | 2 |
ZIP 47359 at a glance
| Population | 3,528 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,607 |
| Median home value | $128,276 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blackford 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -15% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +27% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +21% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47359
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47359?
Blackford County has had 71 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47359?
Since 2015, SR-18 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47359: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47359?
Truck crashes in Blackford County peak in October, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47359?
Since 2015, Blackford County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47359 compare with Indiana?
Blackford County records 52.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47359?
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.