ZIP 47930 (Clarks Hill, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47930: 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 has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 47930: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47930: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,590 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tippecanoe County since 2015: 540 people were injured and 47 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47930 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-52S (2), CR-WYANDOTTE Rd (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 41 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Their busiest month is January, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47930 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.
- 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-52S | 2 |
| CR-WYANDOTTE Rd | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| US-231S | 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 47930 at a glance
| Population | 1,049 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,719 |
| Median home value | $182,759 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. 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 47930
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47930?
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 47930?
I-65 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47930 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47930?
January has the most truck crashes in Tippecanoe County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47930?
41 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tippecanoe County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47930 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 70.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tippecanoe County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47930?
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.