ZIP 47580 (Schnellville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47580: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Dubois County is lower 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47580 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-162 (1), SR-37 (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 47580 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% 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 Dubois County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-162 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 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 47580 at a glance
| Population | 140 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47580
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47580?
Since 2015, 272 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dubois County (101 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47580?
August has the most truck crashes in Dubois County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47580?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Dubois County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 47580 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Dubois County records 52.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47580?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.