Jackson Township, Rush County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Rush County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Rush County and Rush County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rush County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rush County compares with Indiana
Rush County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rush County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rush County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Rush County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Rush County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (9 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rush County. They injured 53 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Rush County since 2015; patterns below come from Rush County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
8.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (1), Sr- 3 (1) and Sr- 44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Rush County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rush County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rush County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
| Sr- 44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rush County) |
|---|---|
| SR-3S | 12 |
| SR-3N | 12 |
| State Rd 3 | 8 |
| SR-44E | 7 |
| US-52E | 4 |
| SR-44 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-244W | 3 |
Jackson Township, Rush County at a glance
| Population | 338 |
| Land area | 22.6 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46173) | $67,456 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46173) | $153,453 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rush 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +155% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +13% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Rush County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, Rush County?
Rush County has had 138 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Rush County?
The worst month is November: 14.5% of truck crashes in Rush County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Rush County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Rush County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, Rush County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Rush County has 67.3 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, Rush 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.