Jefferson Township, Putnam County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Putnam County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson 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 sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Putnam County: 17.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 700 truck crashes since 2015, with 244 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jefferson Township, Putnam County since 2015; patterns below come from Putnam County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.0% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015 were spread across roads: I-70 (2), I-70W (2), SR-75 (2), US-40 (2) and CR-450 (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 Jefferson Township, Putnam County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 17.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 2 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| CR-450 | 1 |
| US-40W | 1 |
| West Walnut | 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 |
Jefferson Township, Putnam County at a glance
| Population | 1,352 |
| Land area | 41.1 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Putnam County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson Township, Putnam County?
Putnam County has had 700 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 244 people and killing 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Putnam County?
January has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson Township, Putnam County?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson Township, Putnam County compared with Indiana?
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 Jefferson Township, Putnam 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.