ZIP 47943 (Fair Oaks, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47943: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Newton 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
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Indiana
Newton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 216.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 3.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Newton County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Newton County: 1 in 12 crashes involve a garbage truck (29 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 353 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newton County. They injured 156 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-10 (2), US-41 (2) and CR-800 N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 8.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (24%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.6 deaths compared with 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47943 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Newton County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-800 N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 81 |
| I-65 | 39 |
| SR-10 | 25 |
| US-41N | 25 |
| US-41S | 19 |
| SR-10W | 15 |
| SR-14 | 11 |
| State Rd 10 | 8 |
ZIP 47943 at a glance
| Population | 992 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,857 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 18 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 30 | +72% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 32 | +5% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | -10% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 28 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47943
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47943?
353 truck crashes have been reported in Newton County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 156 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47943?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47943 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47943?
Truck crashes in Newton County peak in January, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47943?
Since 2015, Newton County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47943 compare with Indiana?
Newton County records 216.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47943?
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.