ZIP 47879 (Shelburn, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47879: 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. It runs above Indiana on 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
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sullivan County. They injured 62 people and killed 9.
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%).
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47879 happened on SR-48W (1), US-150 (1), US-41 (1) and US-41S (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47879 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-48W | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41S | 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 47879 at a glance
| Population | 2,640 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,750 |
| Median home value | $89,363 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47879
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47879?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sullivan County (62 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47879?
January has the most truck crashes in Sullivan County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47879?
Since 2015, Sullivan County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47879 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Sullivan County has 51.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47879?
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.