Jackson Township, Newton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Newton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Newton County and Newton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Newton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Indiana
Newton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 216.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 3.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Newton County sits below Indiana on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Newton County at a glance: 1 in 12 crashes involve a garbage truck (29 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 353 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Newton County. They injured 156 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Newton County since 2015; patterns below come from Newton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015 were spread across roads: I-65 (2), US-41 (2) and Us- 41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 8.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (24%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.6, vs 4.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Newton County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Newton County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| Us- 41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 81 |
| I-65 | 39 |
| SR-10 | 25 |
| US-41N | 25 |
| US-41S | 19 |
| SR-10W | 15 |
| SR-14 | 11 |
| State Rd 10 | 8 |
Jackson Township, Newton County at a glance
| Population | 391 |
| Land area | 36.6 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47964) | $49,250 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 18 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 30 | +72% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 32 | +5% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | -10% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Newton County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Newton County?
353 truck crashes have been reported in Newton County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 156 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Newton County?
Truck crashes in Newton County peak in January, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township, Newton County?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newton County since 2015, 8.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson Township, Newton County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Newton County has 216.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, Newton 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.