Greene Township, Jay County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greene Township, Jay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greene Township, Jay County and Jay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jay County numbers.
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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jay County at a glance: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 197 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jay County since 2015: 93 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Greene Township, Jay County since 2015, this page uses Jay County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
Within this area, SR-18W had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-300 (1), CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd (1) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Greene Township, Jay County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jay County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-18W at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Jay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18W | 2 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-1N | 1 |
| SR-1S | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 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 |
Greene Township, Jay County at a glance
| Population | 938 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47371) | $64,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47371) | $123,022 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greene Township, Jay County
How many truck accidents are there in Greene Township, Jay County?
197 truck crashes have been reported in Jay County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 93 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Greene Township, Jay County?
SR-18W had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greene since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene Township, Jay County?
The worst month is December: 12.7% of truck crashes in Jay County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greene Township, Jay County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Jay County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Greene Township, Jay County compared with Indiana?
Jay County records 80.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Greene Township, Jay County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.