ZIP 47429 (Ellettsville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47429: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Indiana
Monroe County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 64% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 18.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Monroe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Monroe County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 479 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 146 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-231 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47429 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Indiana Ave (1), S Lincoln St (1) and SR-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47429 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-231 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 2 |
| Indiana Ave | 1 |
| S Lincoln St | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| Walnut St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 42 |
| SR-37N | 23 |
| SR-37 | 21 |
| SR-37S | 13 |
| SR-46W | 11 |
| SR-46E | 10 |
| State Rd 46 | 10 |
| SR-46 | 10 |
ZIP 47429 at a glance
| Population | 7,399 |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,378 |
| Median home value | $250,527 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 9 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +256% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 40 | +18% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 37 | -5% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47429
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47429?
Since 2015, 479 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (146 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47429?
NHTSA data shows US-231 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47429 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47429?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in June, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47429?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47429 compared with Indiana?
Monroe County records 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47429?
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.