ZIP 47710 (Evansville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47710: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vanderburgh 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Vanderburgh County compares with Indiana
Vanderburgh County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vanderburgh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Vanderburgh County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Vanderburgh County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (36 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Vanderburgh County has recorded 875 truck crashes since 2015, with 278 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-57 (2), SR-62 (2) and Big Cynthiana Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47710 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Vanderburgh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 6 |
| SR-57 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
| Big Cynthiana Rd | 1 |
| CR-REXING | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| Lynch Rd | 1 |
| Maxx Rd | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vanderburgh County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 191 |
| I-69 | 71 |
| SR-62 | 55 |
| SR-66 | 49 |
| US-41N | 43 |
| SR-41 | 26 |
| SR-57 | 21 |
| I-64 | 20 |
ZIP 47710 at a glance
| Population | 18,309 |
| Density | 825 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,292 |
| Median home value | $142,928 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vanderburgh 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 | 28 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 76 | +170% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 68 | -10% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 74 | +9% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 74. 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 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47710
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47710?
875 truck crashes have been reported in Vanderburgh County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 278 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47710?
US-41 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47710 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47710?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Vanderburgh County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47710?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Vanderburgh County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47710 compare with Indiana?
Vanderburgh County records 41.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47710?
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.