ZIP 47640 (Hazleton, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47640: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Gibson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 47640 at a glance: US-41 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 47640.
Overview
Gibson County has recorded 444 truck crashes since 2015, with 201 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47640 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-41N (1) and Us- 41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47640 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gibson County.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 3 |
| US-41N | 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 47640 at a glance
| Population | 938 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,500 |
| Median home value | $134,745 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47640
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47640?
Gibson County has had 444 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 201 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47640?
US-41 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47640 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47640?
Truck crashes in Gibson County peak in August, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47640?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Gibson County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47640 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Gibson County has 113.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47640?
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.