ZIP 47524 (Decker, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47524: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Knox 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 253 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Indiana
Knox County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 32.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Knox County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 47524: US-41 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 47524.
Overview
Police reported 253 crashes involving commercial trucks in Knox County since 2015: 85 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.3%.
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-64 (1), SR-64W (1) and US-41N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47524 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| SR-64W | 1 |
| US-41N | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
| Us- 41 N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 42 |
| US-41N | 22 |
| US-41S | 21 |
| US-50W | 10 |
| SR-67N | 9 |
| US-50 | 8 |
| US-50E | 6 |
| SR-67S | 6 |
ZIP 47524 at a glance
| Population | 302 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 22 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | +5% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 24 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | -19% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47524
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47524?
Knox County has had 253 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47524?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47524 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47524?
October has the most truck crashes in Knox County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47524?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Knox County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47524 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Knox County has 61.8 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47524?
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.