Penn Township, Jay County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Penn Township, Jay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Penn 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.
What stands out in Jay County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Penn 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
6.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Penn since 2015: SR-18 (2), SR-18W (2), CR-300 (1), SR-1 (1) and SR-1N (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Penn Township, Jay County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-18 | 2 |
| SR-18W | 2 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-1N | 1 |
| SR-1S | 1 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-218E | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 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 |
Penn Township, Jay County at a glance
| Population | 1,116 |
| Land area | 30.2 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47369) | $32,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47369) | $135,825 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Penn Township, Jay County
How many truck accidents are there in Penn Township, Jay County?
Jay County has had 197 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 93 people and killing 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Penn Township, Jay County?
December has the most truck crashes in Jay County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Penn Township, Jay County?
Since 2015, Jay County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Penn Township, Jay County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Jay County records 80.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Penn 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.