Jackson Township, Randolph County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Randolph County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Randolph County and Randolph County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Randolph County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 193 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Indiana
Randolph County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Randolph County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Randolph County: 8.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 193 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Jackson Township, Randolph County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Randolph County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.7% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jackson is SR-49, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Us- 27 (2), SR-47 (1) and Sr- 28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Randolph County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 31.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- With 11.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 3 |
| Us- 27 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Sr- 28 | 1 |
| TR-38 Lowry Rd | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
| US-27S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| US-27S | 20 |
| US-27 | 17 |
| US-36 | 17 |
| US-27N | 15 |
| US-36E | 9 |
| US-36W | 6 |
| SR-32W | 6 |
| SR-32E | 5 |
Jackson Township, Randolph County at a glance
| Population | 544 |
| Land area | 30.4 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47382) | $48,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47382) | $60,076 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 7 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +41% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 15 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | +7% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Randolph County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Randolph County?
193 truck crashes have been reported in Randolph County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 99 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson Township, Randolph County?
Since 2015, SR-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Randolph County?
September has the most truck crashes in Randolph County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Randolph County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, Randolph County compare with Indiana?
Randolph County records 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, Randolph 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.