Washington Township, Jackson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington Township, Jackson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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 |
Jackson County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Washington Township, Jackson County at a glance: I-65 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 824 truck crashes since 2015, with 287 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Washington Township, Jackson County since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (16.1%).
Road surface: 7.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-65S (2), CR-600 (1) and CR-760E (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 Washington Township, Jackson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| CR-600 | 1 |
| CR-760E | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-50 | 1 |
| US-50W | 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 |
Washington Township, Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 1,228 |
| Land area | 35.9 sq mi |
| Density | 34 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 |
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 Washington Township, Jackson County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington 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 Washington Township, Jackson County?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington Township, Jackson County?
The worst month is August: 10.7% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington 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 Washington Township, Jackson County compare with Indiana?
Jackson County records 148.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington Township, Jackson County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.