ZIP 47995 (Wolcott, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47995: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in White 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 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Indiana
White County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 227.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
White County has lower values than Indiana for morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for White County: 20.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Police reported 687 crashes involving commercial trucks in White County since 2015: 243 people were injured and 38 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 47995 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-43 (2), US-24 (2) and CR-380 West (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47995 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 20.6% 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
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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| CR-380 West | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-24W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 277 |
| I-65N | 52 |
| I-65S | 39 |
| US-24 | 36 |
| SR-43 | 21 |
| US-24E | 21 |
| US-24W | 17 |
| US-421N | 12 |
ZIP 47995 at a glance
| Population | 1,860 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,179 |
| Median home value | $163,090 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 43 | +68% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 57 | +32% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 53 | -8% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 53 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 47995
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 47995?
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (243 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 47995?
I-65 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47995 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 47995?
March has the most truck crashes in White County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 47995?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in White County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 47995 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 227.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 47995?
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.