ZIP 47940 (Darlington, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47940: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Montgomery County is lower 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.
What stands out in Montgomery County: 1 in 21 crashes involve a garbage truck (19 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 410 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 167 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47940 happened on I-74 (2), I-74W (2), SR-32 (2), I-74E (1) and SR-28 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 47940 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 2 |
| I-74W | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-32E | 1 |
| Sr- 52 | 1 |
| US-52N | 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 47940 at a glance
| Population | 1,421 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,711 |
| Median home value | $147,296 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 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 47940
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47940?
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (167 injured, 17 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47940?
The worst month is May: 11.7% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47940?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 47940 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 93.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47940?
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.