ZIP 47612 (Cynthiana, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47612: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gibson 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
9 of 444 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gibson County compares with Indiana
Gibson County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gibson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gibson County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 26.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Gibson County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Gibson County: August 13.5% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 444 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gibson County. They injured 201 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
4.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47612 since 2015: Big Cynthiana Rd (1), CR-REXING (1), I-64 (1), SR-168 (1) and Us- 41 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47612 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gibson County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Big Cynthiana Rd | 1 |
| CR-REXING | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-168 | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gibson County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 69 |
| US-41S | 39 |
| US-41N | 33 |
| SR-64W | 22 |
| I-64 | 20 |
| SR-64E | 11 |
| I-69 | 11 |
| I-69S | 10 |
ZIP 47612 at a glance
| Population | 818 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,438 |
| Median home value | $124,379 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gibson 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 | 17 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 40 | +132% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 39 | -2% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 33 | -16% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47612
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47612?
444 truck crashes have been reported in Gibson County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 201 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47612?
The worst month is August: 13.5% of truck crashes in Gibson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47612?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gibson County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47612 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 113.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gibson County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47612?
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.