Jackson Township, Boone County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Boone County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Boone County and Boone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Boone County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 1,499 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Indiana
Boone County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 41.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Boone County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jackson Township, Boone County: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Boone County. They injured 515 people and killed 44.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Jackson Township, Boone County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Boone County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (6.6%).
Road surface: 9.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: CR-500S (2), SR-32 (2) and SR-39 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Boone County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Boone County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| CR-500S | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| I-74W | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 277 |
| I-65N | 235 |
| I-65S | 192 |
| SR-32W | 35 |
| Perry Worth Rd | 31 |
| I-465 | 22 |
| I-865 | 22 |
| I-865W | 20 |
Jackson Township, Boone County at a glance
| Population | 2,803 |
| Land area | 47.7 sq mi |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46147) | $80,707 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46147) | $216,994 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 23 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 56 | +144% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 100 | +79% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 146 | +46% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 146 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Boone County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Boone County?
Since 2015, 1,499 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Boone County (515 injured, 44 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson Township, Boone County?
I-65 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Boone County?
The worst month is February: 10.7% of truck crashes in Boone County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Boone County?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, Boone County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 161.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, Boone County?
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.