Jefferson Township, Huntington County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Huntington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Huntington County and Huntington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Huntington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 605 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huntington County compares with Indiana
Huntington County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huntington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huntington County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Huntington County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Huntington County: 21.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Huntington County has recorded 605 truck crashes since 2015, with 205 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jefferson Township, Huntington County since 2015; patterns below come from Huntington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 49.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Jefferson with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-69S (1), SR-124 (1) and SR-218W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Huntington County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 21.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Huntington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 6 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-218W | 1 |
| SR-3S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huntington County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 123 |
| I-69N | 63 |
| I-69S | 40 |
| US-24 | 29 |
| US-24E | 27 |
| US-24W | 21 |
| SR-9N | 11 |
| US-224E | 9 |
Jefferson Township, Huntington County at a glance
| Population | 737 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46792) | $72,664 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46792) | $172,786 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huntington 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 | 16 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 30 | +90% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 48 | +58% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 50 | +4% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Huntington County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson Township, Huntington County?
605 truck crashes have been reported in Huntington County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 205 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jefferson Township, Huntington County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Huntington County?
Truck crashes in Huntington County peak in January, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson Township, Huntington County?
Since 2015, Huntington County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Huntington County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Huntington County has 138.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jefferson Township, Huntington 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.