ZIP 47978 (Rensselaer, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47978: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Jasper County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jasper County: 19.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,073 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jasper County. They injured 384 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 47978 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-65 (2), CR-800 N (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 47978 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 19.7% 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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 2 |
| CR-800 N | 1 |
| US-231 | 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 47978 at a glance
| Population | 10,261 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,616 |
| Median home value | $198,457 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47978
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47978?
Since 2015, 1,073 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jasper County (384 injured, 24 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47978?
January has the most truck crashes in Jasper County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47978?
Since 2015, Jasper County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47978 compare with Indiana?
Jasper County records 273.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47978?
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.