ZIP 47635 (Rockport, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47635: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Spencer 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
5 of 191 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Spencer County compares with Indiana
Spencer County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spencer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spencer County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Spencer County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Spencer County: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Spencer County has recorded 191 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-231N (2), CR-200N (1) and E Highland Ct (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47635 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spencer County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-60; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Spencer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 4 |
| US-231N | 2 |
| CR-200N | 1 |
| E Highland Ct | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-1456 | 1 |
| SR-2155 | 1 |
| Us- 231 | 1 |
| W 9th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spencer County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 18 |
| I-64 | 18 |
| SR-66 | 16 |
| US-231N | 12 |
| SR-66E | 11 |
| I-64W | 11 |
| I-64E | 8 |
| SR-66W | 7 |
ZIP 47635 at a glance
| Population | 5,362 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,286 |
| Median home value | $167,482 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spencer 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +260% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | -1% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | -6% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47635
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47635?
191 truck crashes have been reported in Spencer County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 64 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47635?
US-60 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47635 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47635?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Spencer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47635?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Spencer County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47635 compared with Indiana?
Spencer County records 80.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47635?
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.