Jeffersonville, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jeffersonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 369 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jeffersonville compares with Indiana
Jeffersonville against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jeffersonville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jeffersonville | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Jeffersonville is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
Jeffersonville at a glance: 1 in 169 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Jeffersonville has recorded 369 truck crashes since 2015, with 113 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of Jeffersonville with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-64 (15), I-264 (9) and I-265 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jeffersonville fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jeffersonville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 18 |
| I-64 | 15 |
| I-264 | 9 |
| I-265 | 5 |
| I-71 | 4 |
| US-31E | 3 |
| US-150 | 2 |
| Bishop Lane | 1 |
| Brown Station Way | 1 |
| CR-GREEN Valley Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jeffersonville) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 69 |
| SR-62 | 18 |
| I-65S | 16 |
| I-265 | 16 |
| SR-62E | 14 |
| E 10Th St | 14 |
| State Rd 265 | 9 |
| E 10Th | 8 |
Jeffersonville at a glance
| Population | 52,912 |
| Land area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,553 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47130) | $70,290 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47130) | $213,083 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jeffersonville 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 26 | +176% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 32 | +20% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 32 | +1% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jeffersonville
How many truck accidents are there in Jeffersonville?
Since 2015, 369 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jeffersonville (113 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jeffersonville?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jeffersonville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jeffersonville?
July has the most truck crashes in Jeffersonville, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jeffersonville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Jeffersonville since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jeffersonville compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Jeffersonville has 58.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jeffersonville?
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.