ZIP 47654 (Mackey, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47654: 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 sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 47654: SR-68 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47654 since 2015.
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
The worst month is August with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 33.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
Within this area, SR-68 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: I-64 (1), I-64E (1) and I-64W (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 47654 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-68 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| I-64E | 1 |
| I-64W | 1 |
| SR-168E | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| Sr- 64 | 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 47654 at a glance
| Population | 27 |
| Density | 311 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 47654
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47654?
444 truck crashes have been reported in Gibson County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 201 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47654?
SR-68 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47654 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47654?
The worst month is August: 13.5% of truck crashes in Gibson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47654?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gibson County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47654 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 47654?
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.