Jackson Township, Brown County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Brown County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Brown County and Brown County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brown County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Indiana
Brown County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 11.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 4.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 26% below the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Brown County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Brown County: 1 in 9 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 11.4%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brown County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Brown County since 2015, this page uses Brown County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015: SR-45 (1), SR-46 (1) and SR-46W (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 12.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Brown County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brown County.
- 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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-46W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| State Rd 46 | 8 |
| SR-46W | 7 |
| SR-135 | 7 |
| SR-46 | 5 |
| State Road 46 | 3 |
| SR-135S | 3 |
| Becks Grove | 2 |
| Clay Lick | 2 |
Jackson Township, Brown County at a glance
| Population | 4,002 |
| Land area | 61.6 sq mi |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +184% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -13% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 9 | +58% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Brown County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Brown County?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brown County (30 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Brown County?
April has the most truck crashes in Brown County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township, Brown County?
Since 2015, Brown County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 12.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, Brown County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Brown County has 45.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, Brown 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.