ZIP 47987 (Veedersburg, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47987: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fountain 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
2 of 159 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fountain County compares with Indiana
Fountain County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fountain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fountain County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 36.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Fountain County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Fountain County: 21.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 159 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fountain County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-74 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-41 (2), CR-STONE Bluff Rd (1) and I-74E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47987 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-74 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 21.7% 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 Fountain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 4 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-STONE Bluff Rd | 1 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fountain County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 42 |
| I-74E | 24 |
| I-74W | 22 |
| US-41 | 10 |
| US-41S | 7 |
| US-41N | 5 |
| SR-32E | 3 |
| SR-28E | 3 |
ZIP 47987 at a glance
| Population | 3,652 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,333 |
| Median home value | $138,716 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fountain 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +58% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 13 | +56% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -5% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47987
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47987?
159 truck crashes have been reported in Fountain County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 54 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 47987?
I-74 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47987 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47987?
Truck crashes in Fountain County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47987?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fountain County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 47987 compare with Indiana?
Fountain County records 82.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 47987?
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.