ZIP 47997 (Yeoman, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 47997: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
4 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Indiana
Carroll County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 39% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Carroll County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Carroll County: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 28 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 47997 since 2015: SR-43 (2), US-24 (2), US-421 (2), CR-1100 (1) and SR-18 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 47997 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% 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
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 2 |
| US-24 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| CR-1100 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-25N | 1 |
| Sr- 18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| US-421 | 14 |
| US-421S | 7 |
| Hoosier Heartland Hwy | 7 |
| US-421N | 6 |
| State Rd 29 | 5 |
| SR-25N | 5 |
| SR-25 | 5 |
| SR-18 | 5 |
ZIP 47997 at a glance
| Population | 235 |
| Density | 714 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,861 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +188% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -4% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 10 | +6% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 47997
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 47997?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (28 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 47997?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 47997?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 47997 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 48.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 47997?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.