ZIP 47951 (Kentland, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47951: 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 |
Newton County has lower values than Indiana for in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Newton County: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.3%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Newton County has recorded 353 truck crashes since 2015, with 156 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47951 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-50 (1), US-24E (1) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (24% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.6 deaths compared with 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47951 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Newton County.
- Look at alternatives to US-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 15.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| US-24E | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-52 | 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 47951 at a glance
| Population | 2,279 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,156 |
| Median home value | $115,397 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 47951
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47951?
Newton County has had 353 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 156 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 47951?
NHTSA data shows US-24 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47951 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 47951?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Newton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47951?
Since 2015, Newton County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47951 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Newton County has 216.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47951?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.