ZIP 47550 (Lamar, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47550: 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 has lower values than Indiana for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Spencer County: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 191 crashes involving commercial trucks in Spencer County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47550 is US-231, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-64W (1), SR-66 (1) and US-231N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47550 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-231; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Spencer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 3 |
| I-64W | 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 47550 at a glance
| Population | 791 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,625 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 47550
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47550?
Spencer County has had 191 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47550?
US-231 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47550 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47550?
Truck crashes in Spencer County peak in February, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47550?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Spencer County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 47550 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 80.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Spencer County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47550?
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.