Jackson Township, Kosciusko County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County and Kosciusko County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kosciusko County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kosciusko County compares with Indiana
Kosciusko County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kosciusko County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kosciusko County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Kosciusko County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Kosciusko County: 1 in 28 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 647 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kosciusko County. They injured 218 people and killed 35.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Jackson Township, Kosciusko County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kosciusko County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
10.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-15S had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-13S (2), US-30 (2) and Us- 30 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Kosciusko County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-15S at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Kosciusko County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15S | 3 |
| SR-13S | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| Us- 30 | 2 |
| Mu-College Ave | 1 |
| SR-14W | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-30E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kosciusko County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 126 |
| US-30E | 65 |
| US-30W | 60 |
| Lake City | 38 |
| SR-15S | 21 |
| SR-15 | 20 |
| SR-15N | 20 |
| E Us 30 | 13 |
Jackson Township, Kosciusko County at a glance
| Population | 1,242 |
| Land area | 28.8 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46946) | $61,346 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kosciusko 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 | 22 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 45 | +103% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 44 | -3% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 61 | +39% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 61. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Kosciusko County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County?
Since 2015, 647 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kosciusko County (218 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County?
Since 2015, SR-15S has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County?
June has the most truck crashes in Kosciusko County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township, Kosciusko County?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kosciusko County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson Township, Kosciusko County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kosciusko County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, Kosciusko 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.