Jackson Township, DeKalb County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, DeKalb County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, DeKalb County and DeKalb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeKalb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 423 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Indiana
DeKalb County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
DeKalb County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jackson Township, DeKalb County: I-69 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Jackson.
Overview
DeKalb County has recorded 423 truck crashes since 2015, with 174 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, DeKalb County since 2015; patterns below come from DeKalb County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Jackson with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Sr- 37 (2), Antwerp Rd (1) and CR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, DeKalb County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 11.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| Sr- 37 | 2 |
| Antwerp Rd | 1 |
| CR-59 | 1 |
| I- 69 | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 92 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| SR-8 | 40 |
| I-69N | 33 |
| US-6 | 25 |
| State Rd 8 | 10 |
| Cr61 | 10 |
| Grand Army Of The Republic Hwy | 7 |
Jackson Township, DeKalb County at a glance
| Population | 3,786 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46706) | $80,965 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46706) | $219,031 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 18 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +67% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +30% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 32 | -17% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, DeKalb County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, DeKalb County?
DeKalb County has had 423 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 174 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jackson Township, DeKalb County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 4 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, DeKalb County?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in June, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, DeKalb County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, DeKalb County compare with Indiana?
DeKalb County records 81.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, DeKalb 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.