Jennings Township, Scott County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jennings Township, Scott County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jennings Township, Scott County and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 325 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Indiana
Scott County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 36.3% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Scott County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jennings Township, Scott County: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jennings: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Scott County. They injured 164 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jennings Township, Scott County since 2015, this page uses Scott County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: I- 65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jennings Township, Scott County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 173 |
| I-65S | 16 |
| I-65N | 16 |
| SR-56 | 14 |
| SR-56E | 11 |
| SR-56W | 9 |
| US-31N | 5 |
| SR-256E | 4 |
Jennings Township, Scott County at a glance
| Population | 6,588 |
| Land area | 31.2 sq mi |
| Density | 211 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47102) | $41,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47102) | $135,040 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 14 | +216% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 22 | +59% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +36% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jennings Township, Scott County
How common are truck crashes in Jennings Township, Scott County?
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Scott County (164 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jennings Township, Scott County?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jennings since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jennings Township, Scott County?
The worst month is July: 12.6% of truck crashes in Scott County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jennings Township, Scott County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jennings Township, Scott County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 112.4 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jennings Township, Scott 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.