North Vernon, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Vernon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Vernon 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 runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jennings County: 5.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Jennings County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 73 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
With 148 truck crashes reported in North Vernon since 2015, this page uses Jennings County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of North Vernon is SR-7, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-50 (2), SR-750 (1) and Sr- 7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for North Vernon 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.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
North Vernon at a glance
| Population | 6,565 |
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Density | 855 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 |
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 North Vernon
How common are truck crashes in North Vernon?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Jennings County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 73 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North Vernon?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Vernon: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in North Vernon?
Truck crashes in Jennings County peak in July, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Vernon?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jennings County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does North Vernon 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 North Vernon?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.