ZIP 47884 (Universal, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47884: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Vermillion 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 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Vermillion County compares with Indiana
Vermillion County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Vermillion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Vermillion County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 43.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Vermillion County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Vermillion County: 1 in 172 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Vermillion County. They injured 97 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
15.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47884 is SR-63S, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd (1), Rio Grande Ave (1) and SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47884 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vermillion County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-63S; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 15.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Vermillion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-63S | 2 |
| CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd | 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 (Vermillion County) |
|---|---|
| SR-63N | 36 |
| SR-63 | 19 |
| I-74 | 17 |
| State Rd 63 | 17 |
| I-74E | 15 |
| SR-63S | 15 |
| I-74W | 14 |
| State Road 63 | 5 |
ZIP 47884 at a glance
| Population | 157 |
| Density | 176 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,167 |
| Median home value | $66,032 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Vermillion 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 17 | +131% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | -13% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | -7% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47884
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47884?
183 truck crashes have been reported in Vermillion County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 97 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47884?
Since 2015, SR-63S has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47884: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47884?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Vermillion County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47884?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Vermillion County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47884 compare with Indiana?
Vermillion County records 100.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47884?
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.