Monroe Township, Jefferson County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Jefferson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe 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 has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.5%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 61 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Monroe Township, Jefferson County since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 36.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
SR-62 leads within 10 miles of Monroe with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-56 (1), SR-62W (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.9% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Monroe Township, Jefferson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-62 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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-62 | 3 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-62W | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
Monroe Township, Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 359 |
| Land area | 36.6 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47250) | $61,284 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47250) | $187,651 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Township, Jefferson County
How common are truck crashes in Monroe Township, Jefferson County?
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (61 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Monroe Township, Jefferson County?
NHTSA data shows SR-62 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe Township, Jefferson County?
The worst month is August: 16.3% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe Township, Jefferson County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 8.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Monroe Township, Jefferson County compare with Indiana?
Jefferson County records 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Monroe 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.