ZIP 47371 (Portland, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47371: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jay 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
8 of 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jay County compares with Indiana
Jay County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jay County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Jay County has lower values than Indiana for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jay County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jay County. They injured 93 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47371 is SR-67, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd (1), SR-1 (1) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47371 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 2 |
| CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-67E | 1 |
| Sr- 28 | 1 |
| TR-38 Lowry Rd | 1 |
| US-27N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jay County) |
|---|---|
| SR-18W | 15 |
| US-27 | 12 |
| SR-67W | 9 |
| SR-1S | 8 |
| SR-67E | 8 |
| State Rd 67 | 7 |
| SR-67 | 7 |
| SR-26W | 7 |
ZIP 47371 at a glance
| Population | 12,424 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,000 |
| Median home value | $123,022 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jay 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +82% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +34% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +14% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47371
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47371?
197 truck crashes have been reported in Jay County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 93 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47371?
Since 2015, SR-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47371: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47371?
Truck crashes in Jay County peak in December, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47371?
Since 2015, Jay County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47371 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 80.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jay County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47371?
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.