ZIP 47683 (Somerville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47683: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 47683: SR-68 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47683 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 444 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gibson County. They injured 201 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 33.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-68 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 47683 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-68; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 47683 at a glance
| Population | 53 |
| Density | 285 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 47683
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47683?
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 47683?
SR-68 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47683 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47683?
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 47683?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gibson County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47683 compared with Indiana?
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 47683?
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.