Vernon Township, Jackson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vernon Township, Jackson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vernon 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.
What stands out in Vernon Township, Jackson County: I-65 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Vernon.
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.
Vernon 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
August has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 16.1% of truck crashes.
7.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-31 (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 Vernon 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| 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 |
Vernon Township, Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 3,455 |
| Land area | 43.0 sq mi |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47229) | $62,950 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47229) | $156,506 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vernon Township, Jackson County
How many truck accidents are there in Vernon Township, Jackson County?
824 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 287 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Vernon Township, Jackson County?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vernon since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Vernon Township, Jackson County?
The worst month is August: 10.7% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Vernon Township, Jackson County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Vernon Township, Jackson County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 148.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Vernon 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.