Jackson Township, Putnam County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Putnam County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Putnam County and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 700 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Indiana
Putnam County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.0% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Putnam County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Putnam County at a glance: 17.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 700 truck crashes since 2015, with 244 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Putnam County since 2015; patterns below come from Putnam County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
17.0% 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 Jackson is US-36, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-250 E (1), CR-450 (1) and CR-850 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Putnam County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 17.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment 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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-36 | 2 |
| CR-250 E | 1 |
| CR-450 | 1 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 276 |
| US-231 | 32 |
| I-70 West | 25 |
| US-231S | 22 |
| I-70 East | 21 |
| I-70E | 20 |
| US-40 | 19 |
| I-70W | 18 |
Jackson Township, Putnam County at a glance
| Population | 899 |
| Land area | 34.6 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46172) | $85,912 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46172) | $177,355 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 30 | +119% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 51 | +72% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 59 | +15% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 59 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Putnam County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Putnam County?
700 truck crashes have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 244 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jackson Township, Putnam County?
NHTSA data shows US-36 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Putnam County?
January has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township, Putnam County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Jackson Township, Putnam County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Putnam County records 153.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, Putnam County?
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.