ZIP 47921 (Boswell, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47921: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benton 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 117 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Indiana
Benton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 32.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Benton County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Benton County at a glance: January worst month: 17.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Benton County has recorded 117 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-41 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by SR-63N (1), US-52W (1) and Us- 41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47921 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Check whether your routes use US-41, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 13.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
| SR-63N | 1 |
| US-52W | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 16 |
| US-41N | 16 |
| US-41S | 14 |
| US-52W | 5 |
| US-52E | 5 |
| SR-18E | 4 |
| US-52 | 4 |
| Cr-154 | 2 |
ZIP 47921 at a glance
| Population | 1,338 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,455 |
| Median home value | $185,606 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +408% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +6% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +9% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47921
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47921?
117 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 38 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47921?
Since 2015, US-41 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47921: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47921?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in January, with 17.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47921?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47921 compare with Indiana?
Benton County records 113.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47921?
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.