ZIP 47865 (Paxton, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47865: 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 sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Sullivan County: 6.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in 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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-41 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47865 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 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 47865 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 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 47865 at a glance
| Population | 3 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47865
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47865?
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 47865?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47865: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47865?
The worst month is January: 12.1% of truck crashes in Sullivan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47865?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47865 compared with Indiana?
Sullivan County records 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47865?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.