ZIP 47860 (Mecca, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47860: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Parke 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 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parke County compares with Indiana
Parke County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parke County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 67% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Parke County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Parke County: October worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Parke County. They injured 33 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47860 since 2015: US-36 (1), US-41 (1), US-41N (1) and US-41S (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47860 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Parke County.
- 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 Parke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41N | 1 |
| US-41S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parke County) |
|---|---|
| US-41S | 14 |
| US-36W | 8 |
| US-41N | 8 |
| US-36E | 7 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| SR-236E | 4 |
| US-36 | 4 |
| Cr 300 | 2 |
ZIP 47860 at a glance
| Population | 540 |
| Density | 306 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,706 |
| Median home value | $46,356 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Parke 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +311% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | -11% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | -22% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47860
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47860?
92 truck crashes have been reported in Parke County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 33 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47860?
October has the most truck crashes in Parke County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47860?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Parke County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47860 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Parke County records 47.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47860?
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.