ZIP 47454 (Paoli, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47454: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange 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
4 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Indiana
Orange County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Orange County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Orange County: 6.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 107 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47454 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-37 (1), SR-56 (1) and SR-56W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47454 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-56W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| US-150 | 11 |
| US-150W | 6 |
| SR-56W | 5 |
| SR-37N | 5 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| SR-37S | 4 |
| SR-56E | 3 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
ZIP 47454 at a glance
| Population | 7,555 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,200 |
| Median home value | $155,323 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +400% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +34% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47454
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47454?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (46 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47454?
The worst month is June: 13.1% of truck crashes in Orange County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47454?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47454 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 47.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47454?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.