Jackson Township, Hamilton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Hamilton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Hamilton County and Hamilton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hamilton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Indiana
Hamilton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Hamilton County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jackson Township, Hamilton County at a glance: US-31 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Jackson.
Overview
Police reported 1,496 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 473 people were injured and 29 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Hamilton County since 2015, this page uses Hamilton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-213 (2), CR-CAL Carson Rd (1) and Cr- Strawtown Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (21%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Hamilton County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 5 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| CR-CAL Carson Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Strawtown Ave | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Six Points Rd | 1 |
| US-31S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 104 |
| US-31 | 102 |
| I-69S | 97 |
| I-69N | 80 |
| SR-37 | 46 |
| US-31S | 46 |
| SR-32 | 45 |
| US-31N | 37 |
Jackson Township, Hamilton County at a glance
| Population | 11,312 |
| Land area | 54.8 sq mi |
| Density | 206 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46034) | $91,466 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46034) | $310,401 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 45 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 107 | +136% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 117 | +10% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 122 | +4% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 122. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Hamilton County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Hamilton County?
Hamilton County has had 1,496 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 473 people and killing 29.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Township, Hamilton County?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Hamilton County?
July has the most truck crashes in Hamilton County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township, Hamilton County?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, Hamilton County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 33.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, Hamilton 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.