Jackson Township, Porter County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Porter County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Porter County and Porter County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Porter 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 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Porter County compares with Indiana
Porter County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Porter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Porter County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Porter County sits below Indiana on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Jackson Township, Porter County: 1.8× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Jackson (2.5 → 4.6).
Overview
Porter County has recorded 2,058 truck crashes since 2015, with 660 people injured and 56 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Porter County since 2015; patterns below come from Porter County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
15.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-20 (6), SR-49 (3) and SR-149 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Their busiest month is May, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Porter County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Porter County.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Porter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 7 |
| US-20 | 6 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-149 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| CR-400N | 1 |
| Division Rd | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| Mu-Calumet Ave | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Porter County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 581 |
| I-80 | 222 |
| US-30 | 135 |
| US-20 | 107 |
| SR-49 | 88 |
| US-6 | 43 |
| US-30W | 41 |
| US-30E | 33 |
Jackson Township, Porter County at a glance
| Population | 5,631 |
| Land area | 27.0 sq mi |
| Density | 208 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46391) | $82,692 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46391) | $252,326 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Porter 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 | 82 | — | 5.8 |
| 2000s | 154 | +87% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 164 | +7% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 171 | +4% | 5.8 |
In the 1990s about 82 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 171. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Porter County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Porter County?
Since 2015, 2,058 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Porter County (660 injured, 56 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Township, Porter County?
I-94 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Porter County?
January has the most truck crashes in Porter County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Porter County?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Porter County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson Township, Porter County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 99.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Porter County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, Porter 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.