Wabash Township, Jay County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wabash Township, Jay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wabash 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 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Wabash 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
Truck crashes peak in December (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
SR-49 leads within 10 miles of Wabash with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-119 (1), SR-67 (1) and SR-67E (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 Wabash 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-49 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
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-49 | 2 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| SR-67E | 1 |
| TR-38 Lowry Rd | 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 |
Wabash Township, Jay County at a glance
| Population | 528 |
| Land area | 23.5 sq mi |
| Density | 23 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 |
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. 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 Wabash Township, Jay County
How many truck accidents are there in Wabash Township, Jay County?
197 truck crashes have been reported in Jay County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 93 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wabash Township, Jay County?
SR-49 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wabash since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wabash Township, Jay County?
Truck crashes in Jay County peak in December, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wabash Township, Jay County?
Since 2015, Jay County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wabash Township, Jay County compare 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 Wabash 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.