Commiskey, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Commiskey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Commiskey 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Jennings County is lower 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).
The headline for Jennings County: 5.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jennings County since 2015: 73 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Commiskey since 2015; patterns below come from Jennings County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come I-65 (1), SR-7 (1) and US-30 (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 Commiskey fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 2 |
| I-65 | 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 |
Commiskey at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47227) | $79,398 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47227) | $184,220 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Commiskey
How common are truck crashes in Commiskey?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jennings County (73 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Commiskey?
US-50 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Commiskey since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Commiskey?
Truck crashes in Jennings County peak in July, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Commiskey?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Jennings County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Commiskey compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 59.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jennings County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Commiskey?
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.