Jackson Township, Jay County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Jay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jay County at a glance: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jay County. They injured 93 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
Jackson Township, Jay County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jay County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-18W (2), SR-67 (2), CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd (1), SR-1 (1) and SR-1N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Jay County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18W | 2 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-1N | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-67E | 1 |
| US-27N | 1 |
| Us- 27 | 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 |
Jackson Township, Jay County at a glance
| Population | 973 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47326) | $48,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47326) | $158,952 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Jay County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Jay County?
197 truck crashes have been reported in Jay County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 93 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Jay County?
December has the most truck crashes in Jay County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township, Jay County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Jay County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, Jay County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 80.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jay County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, Jay 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.