ZIP 47905 (Lafayette, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47905: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Tippecanoe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 47905: I-65 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 47905.
Overview
Tippecanoe County has recorded 1,590 truck crashes since 2015, with 540 people injured and 47 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 10.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-231 (2), US-52S (2) and 9th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 41 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is January, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47905 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tippecanoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| US-52S | 2 |
| 9th St | 1 |
| CR-WYANDOTTE Rd | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| Mccarty Lane | 1 |
| Mu-Robinson St | 1 |
| Mu-Schuyler Ave | 1 |
| Mu-Veterans Memorial | 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 47905 at a glance
| Population | 42,219 |
| Density | 135 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,861 |
| Median home value | $232,030 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 137 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47905
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47905?
Since 2015, 1,590 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tippecanoe County (540 injured, 47 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47905?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47905: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47905?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Tippecanoe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47905?
Since 2015, Tippecanoe County has reported 41 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47905 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Tippecanoe County has 70.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47905?
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.