ZIP 47532 (Ferdinand, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47532: 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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Dubois County: 1 in 85 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.2%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 272 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dubois County. They injured 101 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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 47532 since 2015: I-64W (2), US-231 (2), SR-161 (1), SR-64 (1) and SR-66 (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 47532 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dubois County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-64W | 2 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 47532 at a glance
| Population | 4,447 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,750 |
| Median home value | $234,601 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47532
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47532?
272 truck crashes have been reported in Dubois County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 101 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47532?
The worst month is August: 11.8% of truck crashes in Dubois County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47532?
Since 2015, Dubois County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47532 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 52.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dubois County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47532?
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.