Vernon Town, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vernon Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vernon Town 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 sits below Indiana on 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).
Jennings County at a glance: 5.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jennings County. They injured 73 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Vernon Town since 2015, this page uses Jennings County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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 Vernon is SR-7, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 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 Vernon Town fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jennings County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 |
Vernon Town at a glance
| Population | 234 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47282) | $78,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47282) | $100,585 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vernon Town
How many truck crashes happen in Vernon Town?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Jennings County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 73 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Vernon Town?
SR-7 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Vernon since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vernon Town?
July has the most truck crashes in Jennings County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vernon Town?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jennings County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Vernon Town compare 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 Vernon Town?
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.