Jackson Township, Miami County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Miami County and Miami County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Miami County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miami County compares with Indiana
Miami County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Miami County has lower values than Indiana for morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Jackson Township, Miami County: US-35 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Jackson.
Overview
Police reported 358 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miami County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Miami County since 2015; patterns below come from Miami County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
11.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-800 (1), CR-975 (1) and SR-13N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Miami County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Miami County.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.8% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 2 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| CR-975 | 1 |
| SR-13N | 1 |
| SR-213 | 1 |
| Sr- 22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 114 |
| US-31S | 35 |
| US-31N | 32 |
| US-24 | 21 |
| SR-19 | 12 |
| S Us Hwy 31 | 10 |
| SR-18 | 7 |
| Broadway | 5 |
Jackson Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 1,776 |
| Land area | 23.3 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46919) | $83,664 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46919) | $193,671 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | 14 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +61% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 25 | +15% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | +20% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Miami County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami County (142 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, US-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Miami County?
October has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Miami County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Miami County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson Township, Miami County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Miami County has 84.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, Miami County?
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.