ZIP 47916 (Alamo, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47916: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
19 of 410 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Indiana
Montgomery County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Montgomery County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Montgomery County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.8%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 410 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 167 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
CR-400N leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47916 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-74 (1), I-74W (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47916 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Look at alternatives to CR-400N at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-400N | 2 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-231S | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 64 |
| I-74W | 31 |
| I-74E | 26 |
| SR-32E | 21 |
| US-231 | 20 |
| US-231N | 18 |
| US-231S | 12 |
| SR-32 | 9 |
ZIP 47916 at a glance
| Population | 45 |
| Density | 279 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 10 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 29 | +199% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | +25% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 36 | +2% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47916
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47916?
410 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 167 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47916?
Since 2015, CR-400N has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47916: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47916?
May has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47916?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47916 compared with Indiana?
Montgomery County records 93.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47916?
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.