ZIP 47522 (Crane, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47522: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Martin 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
2 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Martin County compares with Indiana
Martin County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Martin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Martin County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Martin County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Martin County at a glance: 6.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 107 crashes involving commercial trucks in Martin County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47522 is US-231, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-69 (1) and I-69S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47522 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-231, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 3 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I-69S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Martin County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 22 |
| US-50E | 15 |
| US-50 | 14 |
| US-150 | 8 |
| US-50W | 7 |
| US-231N | 4 |
| Us-Hwy 50 | 3 |
| US-231S | 3 |
ZIP 47522 at a glance
| Population | 319 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,719 |
| Home ownership | 25% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Martin 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 | 4 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 14 | +209% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | -21% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47522
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47522?
107 truck crashes have been reported in Martin County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 36 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47522?
Since 2015, US-231 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47522: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47522?
January has the most truck crashes in Martin County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47522?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Martin County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47522 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 87.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Martin County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47522?
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.