ZIP 47963 (Morocco, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47963: 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 sits below Indiana on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Newton County at a glance: 1 in 12 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.3%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 353 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newton County. They injured 156 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47963 happened on US-41 (2), I-65 (1) and Us- 41 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is January, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.6 deaths compared with 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47963 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Newton County.
- 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-41 | 2 |
| I-65 | 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 47963 at a glance
| Population | 2,306 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,000 |
| Median home value | $207,855 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 47963
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47963?
Since 2015, 353 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Newton County (156 injured, 17 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47963?
January has the most truck crashes in Newton County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47963?
Since 2015, Newton County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47963 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Newton County has 216.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47963?
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.