Jackson Township, Howard County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Howard County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Howard County and Howard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Howard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 388 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Indiana
Howard County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Howard County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Howard County: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Howard County has recorded 388 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Jackson Township, Howard County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Howard County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-800 (1), CR-975 (1) and SR-13N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Howard County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Howard County.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 13.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 2 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| CR-975 | 1 |
| SR-13N | 1 |
| SR-19S | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| Sr- 22 | 1 |
| US-31N | 1 |
| US-35E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 23 |
| US-31 | 20 |
| US-31N | 19 |
| SR-26E | 17 |
| SR-26W | 11 |
| SR-26 | 10 |
| SR-931 | 8 |
| SR-22 | 7 |
Jackson Township, Howard County at a glance
| Population | 547 |
| Land area | 23.5 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46936) | $79,900 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46936) | $222,508 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 21 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 32 | +53% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 33 | +5% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | -9% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Howard County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Howard County?
388 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 139 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson Township, Howard County?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Howard County?
Truck crashes in Howard County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Howard County?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Howard County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, Howard County compare with Indiana?
Howard County records 39.2 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, Howard 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.