ZIP 47388 (Sulphur Springs, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47388: 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 |
Henry County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Henry County: 16.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 867 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henry County. They injured 388 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.9% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-38 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47388 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-69 (1), SR-67 (1) and Sr- 3 (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 47388 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-38 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 16.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 2 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 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 47388 at a glance
| Population | 398 |
| Density | 771 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,125 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 86. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47388
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47388?
867 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 388 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47388?
NHTSA data shows SR-38 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47388 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47388?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in February, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47388?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47388 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 151.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47388?
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.