ZIP 47959 (Monon, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47959: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, White County is lower 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 687 crashes involving commercial trucks in White County since 2015: 243 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
20.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 47959 is SR-43, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-114 (1), SR-16E (1) and SR-39S (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 47959 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-43 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 2 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| SR-16E | 1 |
| SR-39S | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-24W | 1 |
| US-421N | 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 47959 at a glance
| Population | 2,679 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,750 |
| Median home value | $119,710 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47959
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47959?
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (243 injured, 38 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47959?
Since 2015, SR-43 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47959: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47959?
March has the most truck crashes in White County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 47959?
Since 2015, White County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47959 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 227.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47959?
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.