ZIP 47438 (Jasonville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47438: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
5 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Indiana
Greene County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 34.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Greene 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, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Greene County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 13.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 202 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (1.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47438 since 2015: SR-48W (2), SR-159 (1) and SR-54 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47438 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-48W | 2 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 27 |
| US-231 | 10 |
| SR-54E | 10 |
| Cr1000W | 8 |
| I-69S | 6 |
| I-69N | 6 |
| Co Rd 1000 | 5 |
| SR-54 | 5 |
ZIP 47438 at a glance
| Population | 4,180 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,941 |
| Median home value | $124,910 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | +124% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +12% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47438
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47438?
202 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 68 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47438?
The worst month is October: 13.9% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47438?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47438 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 56.8 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47438?
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.