Jennings County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jennings 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
4 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jennings County compares with Indiana
Jennings County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jennings County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jennings County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Jennings County sits below Indiana on 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jennings County: 5.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jennings County since 2015: 73 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-7 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-50 (2), SR-750 (1) and Sr- 7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jennings County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Jennings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jennings County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 4 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| SR-750 | 1 |
| Sr- 7 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-50E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jennings County) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 31 |
| US-50W | 20 |
| SR-7N | 12 |
| SR-3N | 12 |
| US-50E | 11 |
| SR-7 | 10 |
| SR-750W | 7 |
| State Rd 7 | 6 |
Jennings County at a glance
| Population | 27,634 |
| Land area | 376.6 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,900 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jennings 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 | 15 | +155% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +12% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 15 | -9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jennings County
ZIP codes in Jennings County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jennings County
How common are truck crashes in Jennings County?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jennings County (73 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jennings County?
SR-7 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Jennings County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jennings County?
The worst month is July: 12.4% of truck crashes in Jennings County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jennings County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Jennings County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jennings County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Jennings County has 59.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jennings 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.