ZIP 47521 (Celestine, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47521: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dubois 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
3 of 272 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dubois County compares with Indiana
Dubois County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dubois County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dubois County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Dubois County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Dubois County: 1 in 85 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Dubois County has recorded 272 truck crashes since 2015, with 101 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47521 since 2015: SR-37 (1), SR-56W (1), SR-64 (1) and Windom Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47521 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dubois County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-56W | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| Windom Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dubois County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 32 |
| SR-64 | 11 |
| Newton | 10 |
| US-231N | 10 |
| SR-64E | 10 |
| SR-162 | 9 |
| Newton St | 9 |
| US-231S | 9 |
ZIP 47521 at a glance
| Population | 905 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,821 |
| Median home value | $244,500 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dubois 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +269% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 25 | +15% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 47521
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47521?
Dubois County has had 272 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47521?
Truck crashes in Dubois County peak in August, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47521?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Dubois County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47521 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 52.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dubois County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47521?
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.