ZIP 47537 (Gentryville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47537: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Spencer 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
5 of 191 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Spencer County compares with Indiana
Spencer County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spencer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spencer County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Spencer County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Spencer County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 191 crashes involving commercial trucks in Spencer County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-231 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47537 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-64 (2), I-64W (2) and I-64E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47537 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-231 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Spencer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| I-64W | 2 |
| I-64E | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-231N | 1 |
| Us- 231 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spencer County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 18 |
| I-64 | 18 |
| SR-66 | 16 |
| US-231N | 12 |
| SR-66E | 11 |
| I-64W | 11 |
| I-64E | 8 |
| SR-66W | 7 |
ZIP 47537 at a glance
| Population | 702 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,128 |
| Median home value | $221,719 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spencer 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +260% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | -1% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | -6% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 47537
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47537?
191 truck crashes have been reported in Spencer County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 64 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47537?
US-231 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47537 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47537?
February has the most truck crashes in Spencer County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47537?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Spencer County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47537 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 80.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Spencer County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47537?
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.