Noble Township, Jay County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Noble Township, Jay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Noble 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Jay County is lower 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
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jay County. They injured 93 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Noble 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%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd (1), CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd (1) and SR-119 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Noble Township, Jay County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jay County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-67 | 2 |
| CR-30 Ft Recovery Minster Rd | 1 |
| CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd | 1 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-67E | 1 |
| TR-38 Lowry Rd | 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 |
Noble Township, Jay County at a glance
| Population | 587 |
| Land area | 31.1 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47381) | $44,464 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47381) | $73,745 |
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 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 Noble Township, Jay County
How common are truck crashes in Noble Township, Jay County?
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jay County (93 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Noble Township, Jay County?
SR-67 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Noble since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Noble Township, Jay County?
The worst month is December: 12.7% of truck crashes in Jay County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Noble Township, Jay County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jay County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Noble Township, Jay County compared 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 Noble Township, 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.