ZIP 47470 (Williams, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47470: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Lawrence County at a glance: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 231 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47470 since 2015 were spread across roads: 16th St (1), John Williams (1), SR-54 (1) and US-50 (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 47470 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| 16th St | 1 |
| John Williams | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-50 | 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 47470 at a glance
| Population | 1,646 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,750 |
| Median home value | $174,296 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47470
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47470?
Lawrence County has had 231 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 96 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47470?
August has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47470?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47470 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 49.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47470?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.