ZIP 47396 (Yorktown, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47396: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delaware 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
14 of 737 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Indiana
Delaware County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 31% below 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 | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Delaware County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 47396: I-69 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 47396.
Overview
Police reported 737 crashes involving commercial trucks in Delaware County since 2015: 324 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47396 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Cowan Rd (1), Mu-W Riverside Ave (1) and SR-109N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47396 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 3 |
| Cowan Rd | 1 |
| Mu-W Riverside Ave | 1 |
| SR-109N | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 132 |
| US-35 | 43 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| I-69N | 38 |
| US-35N | 22 |
| W Commerce Rd | 18 |
| US-35S | 17 |
| SR-67N | 14 |
ZIP 47396 at a glance
| Population | 7,712 |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,125 |
| Median home value | $175,603 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 22 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 53 | +144% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 55 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 63 | +15% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 63. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47396
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47396?
737 truck crashes have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 324 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47396?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47396 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47396?
January has the most truck crashes in Delaware County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47396?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Delaware County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47396 compared with Indiana?
Delaware County records 55.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47396?
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.