ZIP 47831 (Blanford, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47831: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vermillion 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
1 of 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vermillion County compares with Indiana
Vermillion County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vermillion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vermillion County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 43.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Vermillion County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Vermillion County: 1 in 172 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 183 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vermillion County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47831 since 2015: SR-63S (2), US-150 (2), SR-63 (1), US-41 (1) and US-41N (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47831 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vermillion County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Vermillion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-63S | 2 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41N | 1 |
| US-41S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vermillion County) |
|---|---|
| SR-63N | 36 |
| SR-63 | 19 |
| I-74 | 17 |
| State Rd 63 | 17 |
| I-74E | 15 |
| SR-63S | 15 |
| I-74W | 14 |
| State Road 63 | 5 |
ZIP 47831 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vermillion 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 17 | +131% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | -13% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -7% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47831
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47831?
Vermillion County has had 183 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47831?
Truck crashes in Vermillion County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47831?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Vermillion County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 47831 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 100.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vermillion County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47831?
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.