ZIP 47880 (Shepardsville, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47880: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vigo 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
18 of 959 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vigo County compares with Indiana
Vigo County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vigo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vigo County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Vigo County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 47880 at a glance: SR-63S most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47880: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 959 crashes involving commercial trucks in Vigo County since 2015: 391 people were injured and 30 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47880 is SR-63S, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 12th St (1), Rio Grande Ave (1) and SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47880 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vigo County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-63S, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Vigo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-63S | 2 |
| 12th St | 1 |
| Rio Grande Ave | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41N | 1 |
| US-41S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Vigo County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 311 |
| US-41 | 41 |
| I-70E | 29 |
| I-70W | 28 |
| US-41S | 24 |
| US-41N | 18 |
| Wabash | 12 |
| S 3Rd | 12 |
ZIP 47880 at a glance
| Population | 10 |
| Density | 164 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vigo 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 64 | +156% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 76 | +19% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 82 | +7% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47880
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47880?
959 truck crashes have been reported in Vigo County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 391 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47880?
NHTSA data shows SR-63S with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47880 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47880?
February has the most truck crashes in Vigo County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47880?
Since 2015, Vigo County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47880 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 77.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vigo County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47880?
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.