ZIP 47834 (Brazil, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47834: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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
6 of 385 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Indiana
Clay County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Clay County has lower values than Indiana for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clay County: 6.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Police reported 385 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 118 people were injured and 23 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (14.0%).
14.6% 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 (8). It is followed by I-70E (2), I-70W (1) and Rio Grande Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47834 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 14.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| Rio Grande Ave | 1 |
| SR-59N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 178 |
| I-70 East | 19 |
| SR-59N | 16 |
| I-70E | 14 |
| I-70 West | 13 |
| I-70W | 13 |
| State Rd 59 | 11 |
| US-40E | 10 |
ZIP 47834 at a glance
| Population | 18,625 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,578 |
| Median home value | $147,146 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +351% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 31 | +51% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +16% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47834
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47834?
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (118 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47834?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47834 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47834?
July has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47834?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47834 compare with Indiana?
Clay County records 126.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47834?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.