ZIP 47575 (Saint Anthony, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47575: 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 sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
Dubois County at a glance: 1 in 85 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 272 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dubois County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47575 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-OLD Huntingburg Rd (1), SR-162 (1) and SR-64 (1).
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 47575 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dubois County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-OLD Huntingburg Rd | 1 |
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 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 47575 at a glance
| Population | 1,070 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,625 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 47575
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47575?
Dubois County has had 272 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 101 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47575?
August has the most truck crashes in Dubois County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47575?
Since 2015, Dubois County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47575 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Dubois County records 52.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47575?
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.