Lancaster Township, Jefferson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lancaster Township, Jefferson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lancaster Township, Jefferson County and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
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 |
Jefferson County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lancaster Township, Jefferson County since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 16.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of Lancaster with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-56 (1), SR-62 (1) and SR-62W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 8.9%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Lancaster Township, Jefferson County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
| SR-62W | 1 |
| US-421 | 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 |
Lancaster Township, Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 1,467 |
| Land area | 32.2 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47231) | $42,332 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lancaster Township, Jefferson County
How many truck crashes happen in Lancaster Township, Jefferson County?
123 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 61 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lancaster Township, Jefferson County?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lancaster: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lancaster Township, Jefferson County?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in August, with 16.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lancaster Township, Jefferson County?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Lancaster Township, Jefferson County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lancaster Township, Jefferson 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.