ZIP 47977 (Remington, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47977: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jasper 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
13 of 1,073 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Indiana
Jasper County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 273.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 46.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Jasper County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jasper County at a glance: 19.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Jasper County has recorded 1,073 truck crashes since 2015, with 384 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 52.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
19.7% 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 47977 is I-65, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-380 West (1), I-65N (1) and US-231 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47977 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 19.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| CR-380 West | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-24E | 1 |
| US-24W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 626 |
| US-24 | 35 |
| US-231 | 34 |
| I-65N | 34 |
| I-65S | 33 |
| SR-10 | 32 |
| State Rd 10 | 18 |
| SR-114 | 16 |
ZIP 47977 at a glance
| Population | 2,616 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,000 |
| Median home value | $167,984 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 27 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 60 | +118% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 82 | +38% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 94 | +15% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47977
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 47977?
Since 2015, 1,073 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jasper County (384 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47977?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47977: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47977?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47977?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47977 compare with Indiana?
Jasper County records 273.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47977?
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.