ZIP 47467 (Tunnelton, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47467: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence 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
11 of 231 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Indiana
Lawrence County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Lawrence County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 24.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Lawrence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lawrence County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 231 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47467 is SR-60, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-37 (1), SR-37N (1) and SR-50E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47467 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2020 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-37N | 1 |
| SR-50E | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
| US-50E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 20 |
| SR-37N | 17 |
| State Rd 37 | 15 |
| SR-37S | 14 |
| US-50E | 13 |
| SR-37 | 9 |
| State Road 37 | 9 |
| SR-54W | 6 |
ZIP 47467 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 19 | +180% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +12% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 22 | +0% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47467
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47467?
Lawrence County has had 231 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 96 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47467?
Since 2015, SR-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47467: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47467?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in August, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47467?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47467 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 49.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47467?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.