ZIP 47885 (West Terre Haute, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47885: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Vigo County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 47885: I-70 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47885 since 2015.
Overview
Vigo County has recorded 959 truck crashes since 2015, with 391 people injured and 30 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47885 is I-70, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-70W (2), SR-63S (2) and 12th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47885 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Vigo County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 9 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| SR-63S | 2 |
| 12th St | 1 |
| CR-4 Lower Terre Haute Rd | 1 |
| I- 70 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-641W | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-41 | 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 47885 at a glance
| Population | 9,209 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,588 |
| Median home value | $147,805 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 47885
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47885?
Vigo County has had 959 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 391 people and killing 30.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47885?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47885: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47885?
The worst month is February: 10.4% of truck crashes in Vigo County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47885?
Since 2015, Vigo County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47885 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 77.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Vigo County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47885?
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.