Jefferson Township, Cass County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Cass County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Cass County and Cass County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cass County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 303 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Indiana
Cass County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Cass County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cass County: 4.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 303 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 133 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Jefferson Township, Cass County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cass County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015: US-35 (3) and US-24 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Cass County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.2% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 3 |
| US-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 45 |
| US-35 | 29 |
| SR-25 | 16 |
| US-24E | 16 |
| US-35S | 10 |
| US-35N | 8 |
| US-24W | 7 |
| SR-29 | 6 |
Jefferson Township, Cass County at a glance
| Population | 1,284 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 13 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 20 | +55% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 26 | +32% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 23 | -11% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Cass County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson Township, Cass County?
Since 2015, 303 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (133 injured, 14 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Cass County?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jefferson Township, Cass County?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Cass County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jefferson Township, Cass County?
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.