ZIP 47528 (Edwardsport, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47528: 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 sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Knox County: 1 in 81 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 253 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knox County. They injured 85 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47528 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-700S (1), CR-W 600 N (1), SR-57N (1) and SR-67S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47528 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Knox County.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-700S | 1 |
| CR-W 600 N | 1 |
| SR-57N | 1 |
| SR-67S | 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 47528 at a glance
| Population | 457 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,692 |
| Median home value | $76,148 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 47528
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47528?
253 truck crashes have been reported in Knox County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 85 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47528?
Truck crashes in Knox County peak in October, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47528?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Knox County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47528 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 61.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47528?
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.