ZIP 47384 (Shirley, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47384: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henry 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
16 of 867 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Indiana
Henry County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 151.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Henry County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Henry County at a glance: 16.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 867 truck crashes since 2015, with 388 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
16.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47384 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70E (2), SR-38 (2) and I-70W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47384 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.9% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 6 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 275 |
| I-70W | 139 |
| I-70E | 92 |
| SR-3S | 20 |
| SR-3 | 18 |
| SR-109S | 13 |
| SR-3N | 13 |
| S State Rd 3 | 12 |
ZIP 47384 at a glance
| Population | 2,161 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,167 |
| Median home value | $158,395 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +193% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 55 | +33% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 86 | +55% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47384
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47384?
Henry County has had 867 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 388 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47384?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47384 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47384?
February has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47384?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 47384 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 151.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47384?
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.