ZIP 47923 (Brookston, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47923: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in White 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 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Indiana
White County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 227.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
White County sits below Indiana on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for White County: 20.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Police reported 687 crashes involving commercial trucks in White County since 2015: 243 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 52.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.6% 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 (9). Next come SR-18 (2), SR-43 (2) and I-65N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47923 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 9 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| Sr- 18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 277 |
| I-65N | 52 |
| I-65S | 39 |
| US-24 | 36 |
| SR-43 | 21 |
| US-24E | 21 |
| US-24W | 17 |
| US-421N | 12 |
ZIP 47923 at a glance
| Population | 3,700 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,205 |
| Median home value | $197,239 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 43 | +68% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 57 | +32% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 53 | -8% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 53 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 47923
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47923?
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (243 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47923?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47923 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47923?
Truck crashes in White County peak in March, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47923?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47923 compared with Indiana?
White County records 227.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47923?
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.