Jefferson Township, Adams County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Adams County and Adams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Adams County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Indiana
Adams County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Adams County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jefferson Township, Adams County: SR-49 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Adams County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jefferson Township, Adams County since 2015; patterns below come from Adams County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
9.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-49 leads within 10 miles of Jefferson with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-200W (1), SR-124E (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Adams County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
| CR-200W | 1 |
| SR-124E | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| SR-67E | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| Us- 27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 20 |
| US-33 | 17 |
| US-27N | 14 |
| US-27S | 12 |
| US-224 | 8 |
| N Us Hwy 27 | 7 |
| US-33N | 6 |
| SR-124W | 6 |
Jefferson Township, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 1,405 |
| Land area | 24.1 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46711) | $70,656 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46711) | $173,098 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 8 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +109% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | -4% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +0% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Adams County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Adams County?
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (90 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jefferson Township, Adams County?
NHTSA data shows SR-49 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Adams County?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jefferson Township, Adams County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Jefferson Township, Adams County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jefferson Township, Adams County?
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.