ZIP 47904 (Lafayette, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47904: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tippecanoe 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
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tippecanoe County compares with Indiana
Tippecanoe County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tippecanoe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Tippecanoe County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 47904 at a glance: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47904: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Tippecanoe County has recorded 1,590 truck crashes since 2015, with 540 people injured and 47 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
10.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-65S (2), US-231 (2) and 9th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
41 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47904 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tippecanoe County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tippecanoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| 9th St | 1 |
| CR-WYANDOTTE Rd | 1 |
| Mccarty Lane | 1 |
| Mu-Robinson St | 1 |
| Mu-Schuyler Ave | 1 |
| Mu-Veterans Memorial | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tippecanoe County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 559 |
| I-65N | 69 |
| I-65S | 67 |
| US-231 | 46 |
| US-52S | 45 |
| Sagamore Pky | 35 |
| US-52 | 34 |
| US-231S | 33 |
ZIP 47904 at a glance
| Population | 16,257 |
| Density | 1,088 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,687 |
| Median home value | $133,223 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tippecanoe 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 | 45 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 91 | +103% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 115 | +26% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 137 | +19% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 45 to 137. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47904
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47904?
Since 2015, 1,590 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tippecanoe County (540 injured, 47 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47904?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47904: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47904?
January has the most truck crashes in Tippecanoe County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47904?
Since 2015, Tippecanoe County has reported 41 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47904 compare with Indiana?
Tippecanoe County records 70.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47904?
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.