ZIP 47967 (New Richmond, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47967: 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 runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Montgomery County: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.8%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 410 truck crashes since 2015, with 167 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
9.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
CR-400N leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47967 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-74 (1), I-74W (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47967 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Look at alternatives to CR-400N at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-400N | 2 |
| I-74 | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-25S | 1 |
| US-231S | 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 47967 at a glance
| Population | 873 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,563 |
| Median home value | $144,454 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 47967
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47967?
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (167 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47967?
CR-400N had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47967 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47967?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in May, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47967?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 47967 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 93.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47967?
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.