ZIP 47809 (Terre Haute, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47809: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vigo 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
18 of 959 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vigo County compares with Indiana
Vigo County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vigo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vigo County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Vigo County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 47809: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47809: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 959 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vigo County since 2015: 391 people were injured and 30 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
13.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by I-70W (2), SR-63S (2) and 12th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47809 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Vigo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 9 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| SR-63S | 2 |
| 12th St | 1 |
| CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd | 1 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| Rio Grande Ave | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-641W | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vigo County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 311 |
| US-41 | 41 |
| I-70E | 29 |
| I-70W | 28 |
| US-41S | 24 |
| US-41N | 18 |
| Wabash | 12 |
| S 3Rd | 12 |
ZIP 47809 at a glance
| Population | 1,568 |
| Density | 3,871 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vigo 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 64 | +156% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 76 | +19% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 82 | +7% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47809
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47809?
Since 2015, 959 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Vigo County (391 injured, 30 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47809?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47809: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47809?
February has the most truck crashes in Vigo County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47809?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Vigo County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47809 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Vigo County has 77.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47809?
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.