Jackson Township, Shelby County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Shelby County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Shelby County and Shelby County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shelby County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 767 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Indiana
Shelby County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Shelby County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jackson Township, Shelby County: I-65 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015.
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 767 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Jackson Township, Shelby County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Shelby County numbers.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jackson is I-65, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-65S (2), SR-44 (2) and SR-9 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Shelby County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-650 | 1 |
| CR-MAUXFERRY Rd | 1 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| SR-44E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 114 |
| I-74W | 80 |
| I-74E | 62 |
| I-65 | 25 |
| SR-9N | 20 |
| I-65N | 13 |
| I-65S | 12 |
| Old State Road 252 | 9 |
Jackson Township, Shelby County at a glance
| Population | 1,994 |
| Land area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46124) | $64,466 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46124) | $176,164 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 19 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | +119% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 48 | +15% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 71 | +47% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 71 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Shelby County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Shelby County?
Since 2015, 767 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shelby County (314 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Township, Shelby County?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Shelby County?
The worst month is July: 11.6% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Shelby County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Shelby County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Jackson Township, Shelby County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Shelby County records 136.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jackson Township, Shelby 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.