Jay County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jay 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
8 of 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jay County compares with Indiana
Jay County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jay County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Jay County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jay County at a glance: 7.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Jay County has recorded 197 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Jay County since 2015: SR-18W (2), SR-67 (2), CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd (1), SR-1 (1) and SR-1N (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Jay County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jay County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jay County) |
|---|---|
| SR-18W | 2 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-1N | 1 |
| SR-1S | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-67E | 1 |
| US-27N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jay County) |
|---|---|
| SR-18W | 15 |
| US-27 | 12 |
| SR-67W | 9 |
| SR-1S | 8 |
| SR-67E | 8 |
| State Rd 67 | 7 |
| SR-67 | 7 |
| SR-26W | 7 |
Jay County at a glance
| Population | 20,164 |
| Land area | 383.9 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,455 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jay 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 | 6 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +82% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +34% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +14% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jay County
ZIP codes in Jay County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jay County
How many truck crashes happen in Jay County?
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jay County (93 injured, 22 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jay County?
The worst month is December: 12.7% of truck crashes in Jay County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jay County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Jay County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How does Jay County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 80.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jay County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jay 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.