ZIP 47711 (Evansville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47711: 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 |
Vanderburgh County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Vanderburgh County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 875 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vanderburgh County since 2015: 278 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-57 (2), SR-62 (2) and Big Cynthiana Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47711 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vanderburgh County.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Vanderburgh County.
- 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
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 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 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| Lincoln Ave | 1 |
| Lynch Rd | 1 |
| Maxx Rd | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 47711 at a glance
| Population | 30,944 |
| Density | 724 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,320 |
| Median home value | $166,789 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 74 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 47711
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47711?
Since 2015, 875 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vanderburgh County (278 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47711?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47711: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47711?
Truck crashes in Vanderburgh County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47711?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vanderburgh County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47711 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Vanderburgh County has 41.1 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47711?
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.