Kankakee Township, Jasper County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kankakee Township, Jasper County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kankakee Township, Jasper County and Jasper County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jasper County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 1,073 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Indiana
Jasper County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 273.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 46.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Jasper County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jasper County at a glance: 19.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,073 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jasper County. They injured 384 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Kankakee Township, Jasper County since 2015; patterns below come from Jasper County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kankakee since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-800 N (1), SR-10 (1), SR-49 (1), SR-8 (1) and US-421N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Kankakee Township, Jasper County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County.
- 19.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-800 N | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| US-421N | 1 |
| US-421S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 626 |
| US-24 | 35 |
| US-231 | 34 |
| I-65N | 34 |
| I-65S | 33 |
| SR-10 | 32 |
| State Rd 10 | 18 |
| SR-114 | 16 |
Kankakee Township, Jasper County at a glance
| Population | 925 |
| Land area | 25.3 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 27 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 60 | +118% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 82 | +38% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 94 | +15% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kankakee Township, Jasper County
How many truck crashes happen in Kankakee Township, Jasper County?
Since 2015, 1,073 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jasper County (384 injured, 24 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kankakee Township, Jasper County?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kankakee Township, Jasper County?
Since 2015, Jasper County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kankakee Township, Jasper County compared with Indiana?
Jasper County records 273.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kankakee Township, Jasper 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.