ZIP 47838 (Carlisle, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47838: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sullivan 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 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with Indiana
Sullivan County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Sullivan County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Sullivan County: 6.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Sullivan County has recorded 124 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% 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 (2). Next come CR-700S (1), SR-159 (1) and US-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47838 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-41; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-700S | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 32 |
| US-41N | 16 |
| US-41S | 11 |
| US-150 | 9 |
| W State Rd 154 | 3 |
| SR-54E | 3 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| SR-154W | 3 |
ZIP 47838 at a glance
| Population | 4,089 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,875 |
| Median home value | $126,211 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | -1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +89% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | -27% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47838
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47838?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sullivan County (62 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47838?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47838: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47838?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Sullivan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47838?
Since 2015, Sullivan County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47838 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Sullivan County has 51.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47838?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.