Center Township, Jennings County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Township, Jennings County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Township, Jennings County and Jennings County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jennings County numbers.
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 has lower values than Indiana for 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 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Center Township, Jennings County since 2015; patterns below come from Jennings County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Center is SR-7, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-50 (2), SR-750 (1) and Sr- 7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Center Township, Jennings County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 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 Jennings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 3 |
| 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 |
Center Township, Jennings County at a glance
| Population | 8,150 |
| Land area | 25.0 sq mi |
| Density | 326 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47265) | $68,191 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47265) | $148,858 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Township, Jennings County
How many truck crashes happen in Center Township, Jennings County?
Jennings County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 73 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Center Township, Jennings County?
SR-7 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Center since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Center Township, Jennings County?
July has the most truck crashes in Jennings County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Center Township, Jennings County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Jennings County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Center Township, Jennings County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jennings County has 59.5 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Center Township, 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.