Wayne Township, Jay County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Jay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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 has lower values than Indiana for 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.
The headline for Jay County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Jay County has recorded 197 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wayne Township, Jay County since 2015; patterns below come from Jay County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Within this area, SR-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd (1), SR-18W (1) and SR-26 (1).
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 Wayne Township, Jay County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-67 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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-67 | 2 |
| CR-BOUNDARY Pike Rd | 1 |
| SR-18W | 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 |
Wayne Township, Jay County at a glance
| Population | 7,924 |
| Land area | 37.1 sq mi |
| Density | 213 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 |
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 Wayne Township, Jay County
How common are truck crashes in Wayne 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 Wayne Township, Jay County?
NHTSA data shows SR-67 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne Township, Jay County?
The worst month is December: 12.7% of truck crashes in Jay County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wayne Township, Jay County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Jay County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How does Wayne 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 Wayne 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.