Jackson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 824 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Indiana
Jackson County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Jackson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Jackson County: I-65 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes in Jackson County since 2015.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 824 truck crashes since 2015, with 287 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 16.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads in Jackson County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-65S (2), US-50 (2) and CR-600 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| CR-760E | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-50W | 1 |
| Us- 31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 306 |
| I-65S | 39 |
| I-65N | 35 |
| US-50E | 32 |
| US-50 | 31 |
| US-50W | 20 |
| US-31 | 18 |
| E Tipton St | 13 |
Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 47,420 |
| Land area | 510.0 sq mi |
| Density | 93 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,164 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 46 | +115% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 69 | +50% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 70 | +1% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 70 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jackson County
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Questions fleets ask about Jackson County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson County?
Jackson County has had 824 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 287 people and killing 35.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson County?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Jackson County: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in August, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Jackson County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 148.8 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson 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.