Jackson Township, Fayette County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Fayette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Fayette County and Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fayette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Indiana
Fayette County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 67% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Fayette County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Fayette County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 58 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Fayette County since 2015, this page uses Fayette County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 2.7%.
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 14.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson happened on CR-350E (1), Park Rd (1), SR-44 (1), SR-44W (1) and Sr- 44 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.3% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Fayette County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-350E | 1 |
| Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-44W | 1 |
| Sr- 44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| SR-1N | 8 |
| SR-44W | 8 |
| N Central Ave | 7 |
| Central | 7 |
| SR-44E | 3 |
| Grand | 3 |
| Central Ave | 3 |
| 10Th Street | 2 |
Jackson Township, Fayette County at a glance
| Population | 1,482 |
| Land area | 27.4 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47331) | $58,967 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47331) | $132,109 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +76% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | -31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 7 | +56% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Fayette County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Fayette County?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 24 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Fayette County?
September has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Fayette County?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Jackson Township, Fayette County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 26.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, Fayette 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.