ZIP 47660 (Oakland City, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47660: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 47660 at a glance: SR-64 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47660: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 444 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gibson County since 2015: 201 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Within this area, SR-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by 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 47660 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-64; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| I-64E | 1 |
| I-64W | 1 |
| SR-168E | 1 |
| SR-68 | 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 47660 at a glance
| Population | 4,966 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,472 |
| Median home value | $144,439 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47660
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47660?
Gibson County has had 444 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 201 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47660?
Since 2015, SR-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47660: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47660?
The worst month is August: 13.5% of truck crashes in Gibson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47660?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Gibson County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 47660 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gibson County has 113.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47660?
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.