ZIP 47613 (Elberfeld, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47613: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warrick 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 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warrick County compares with Indiana
Warrick County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warrick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warrick County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Warrick County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Warrick County: 5.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 264 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warrick County. They injured 100 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47613 happened on I-64 (2), SR-57 (2), SR-68 (2), I-64E (1) and I-64W (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47613 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Warrick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| I-64E | 1 |
| I-64W | 1 |
| Lynch Rd | 1 |
| SR-168E | 1 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warrick County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 65 |
| SR-66 | 37 |
| SR-66W | 24 |
| I-64E | 18 |
| SR-62 | 12 |
| I-64W | 11 |
| I-69 | 4 |
| SR-61 | 4 |
ZIP 47613 at a glance
| Population | 2,628 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,112 |
| Median home value | $217,619 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warrick 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 | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +177% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | -22% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 23 | +11% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47613
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47613?
264 truck crashes have been reported in Warrick County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 100 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47613?
The worst month is June: 11.7% of truck crashes in Warrick County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47613?
Since 2015, Warrick County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47613 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Warrick County records 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47613?
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.