ZIP 47581 (Shoals, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47581: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Martin 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
2 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Martin County compares with Indiana
Martin County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Martin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Martin County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Martin County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Martin County: 6.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Martin County has recorded 107 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-50 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47581 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Us- 50 (1) and Windom Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47581 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Martin County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Martin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| Us- 50 | 1 |
| Windom Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Martin County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 22 |
| US-50E | 15 |
| US-50 | 14 |
| US-150 | 8 |
| US-50W | 7 |
| US-231N | 4 |
| Us-Hwy 50 | 3 |
| US-231S | 3 |
ZIP 47581 at a glance
| Population | 3,009 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,776 |
| Median home value | $134,944 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Martin 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 | 4 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 14 | +209% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | -24% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | -21% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47581
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47581?
107 truck crashes have been reported in Martin County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 36 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47581?
US-50 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47581 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47581?
Truck crashes in Martin County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47581?
Since 2015, Martin County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47581 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Martin County has 87.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47581?
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.