Jackson Township, Decatur County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Decatur County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Decatur County and Decatur County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Decatur County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 425 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Decatur County compares with Indiana
Decatur County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Decatur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Decatur County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 132.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Decatur County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jackson Township, Decatur County: SR-7 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Jackson.
Overview
Since 2015, 425 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Decatur County. They injured 163 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Decatur County since 2015, this page uses Decatur County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
14.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of Jackson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-46 (2), 25th Street (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Decatur County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 14.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Decatur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| 25th Street | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Decatur County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 104 |
| I-74W | 40 |
| I-74E | 39 |
| SR-3N | 20 |
| State Rd 3 | 14 |
| SR-3S | 14 |
| US-421 | 10 |
| US-421N | 9 |
Jackson Township, Decatur County at a glance
| Population | 943 |
| Land area | 40.3 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47283) | $74,028 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47283) | $174,264 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Decatur 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 20 | +180% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 32 | +59% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +8% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Decatur County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Decatur County?
425 truck crashes have been reported in Decatur County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 163 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Township, Decatur County?
SR-7 had 3 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, Decatur County?
The worst month is February: 11.8% of truck crashes in Decatur County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Decatur County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Decatur County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, Decatur County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Decatur County has 132.1 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, Decatur 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.