Portland, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Portland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Portland 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 runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Jay County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in 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 95 truck crashes reported in Portland since 2015, this page uses Jay County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Portland since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-18W (2), SR-67 (2), CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd (1), SR-1 (1) and SR-1S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Portland fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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-18W | 2 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-1S | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
Portland at a glance
| Population | 6,233 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,279 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Portland
How many truck crashes happen in Portland?
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 Portland?
December has the most truck crashes in Jay County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Portland?
Since 2015, Jay County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Portland compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Jay County has 80.3 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Portland?
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.