ZIP 47568 (Plainville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47568: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Daviess 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
0 of 242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Daviess County compares with Indiana
Daviess County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Daviess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Daviess County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Daviess 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: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Daviess County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 242 crashes involving commercial trucks in Daviess County since 2015: 95 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47568 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-W 600 N (1), SR-57N (1) and SR-67S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Daviess County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47568 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Daviess County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Daviess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-W 600 N | 1 |
| SR-57N | 1 |
| SR-67S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Daviess County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 21 |
| I-69N | 14 |
| I-69 | 11 |
| US-50E | 11 |
| SR-57S | 10 |
| SR-57N | 9 |
| SR-57 | 9 |
| I-69S | 9 |
ZIP 47568 at a glance
| Population | 538 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,125 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Daviess 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 | 13 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 24 | +79% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 23 | -5% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | -14% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 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: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47568
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47568?
Daviess County has had 242 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 95 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47568?
Truck crashes in Daviess County peak in February, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47568?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Daviess County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47568 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Daviess County has 61.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47568?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.