Jackson Township, Jackson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Jackson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Jackson County and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Jackson Township, Jackson County at a glance: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 824 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 287 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Jackson Township, Jackson County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jackson County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (16.1%).
7.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jackson is I-65, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-65S (2), US-50 (2) and CR-600 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Jackson County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| CR-760E | 1 |
| SR-11S | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 Township, Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 23,721 |
| Land area | 34.4 sq mi |
| Density | 689 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47274) | $71,457 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47274) | $186,685 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 70. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Jackson County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Jackson County?
Jackson County has had 824 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 287 people and killing 35.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jackson Township, Jackson County?
I-65 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, 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 Township, Jackson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Jackson Township, Jackson County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 148.8 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, Jackson 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.