Jefferson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Indiana
Jefferson County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Jefferson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Jefferson County at a glance: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 123 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (16.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-62 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-56 (1), SR-62W (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 8.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jefferson County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-62 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-62 | 3 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-62W | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-56W | 11 |
| SR-7N | 7 |
| SR-56 | 5 |
| SR-62 | 5 |
| US-421 | 5 |
| Cragmont | 4 |
| SR-56E | 4 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 32,921 |
| Land area | 360.7 sq mi |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,956 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +135% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | -15% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | -8% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson County?
123 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 61 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, SR-62 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Jefferson County: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County?
The worst month is August: 16.3% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 8.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson 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.