ZIP 47557 (Monroe City, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47557: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Knox County at a glance: 1 in 81 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 253 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 12 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47557 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-50 (3) and SR-61S (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 47557 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| SR-61S | 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 47557 at a glance
| Population | 1,345 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,375 |
| Median home value | $151,599 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47557
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47557?
Knox County has had 253 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47557?
Truck crashes in Knox County peak in October, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47557?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Knox County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47557 compare with Indiana?
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 47557?
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.