ZIP 47591 (Vincennes, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47591: 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 sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 47591: US-41 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47591: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 253 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
US-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47591 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-61S (1), Us- 41 (1) and Willow St (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 47591 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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
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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 3 |
| SR-61S | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
| Willow St | 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 47591 at a glance
| Population | 25,168 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,803 |
| Median home value | $156,988 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47591
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47591?
Since 2015, 253 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Knox County (85 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47591?
US-41 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47591 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47591?
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 47591?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47591 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
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 47591?
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.