Jackson Township, Carroll County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Carroll County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Carroll County and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
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 |
Carroll County has lower values than Indiana for 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
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 28 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
Jackson Township, Carroll County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Carroll County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-29 leads within 10 miles of Jackson with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-500 (1), SR-29N (1) and Sr- 29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Carroll County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% 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
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-29 | 2 |
| CR-500 | 1 |
| SR-29N | 1 |
| Sr- 29 | 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 |
Jackson Township, Carroll County at a glance
| Population | 1,406 |
| Land area | 30.1 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46917) | $61,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46917) | $146,678 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Carroll County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Carroll County?
Carroll County has had 124 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 28 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson Township, Carroll County?
NHTSA data shows SR-29 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Carroll County?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Carroll County?
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 Jackson Township, Carroll County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 48.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, Carroll 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.