Jackson Township, Spencer County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Spencer County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Spencer County and Spencer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Spencer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 191 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Spencer County compares with Indiana
Spencer County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spencer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spencer County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Spencer County sits below Indiana on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Spencer County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Spencer County has recorded 191 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Spencer County since 2015; patterns below come from Spencer County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-231 leads within 10 miles of Jackson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-64W (2), I-64 (1) and I-64E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Spencer County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spencer County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-231; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Spencer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 3 |
| I-64W | 2 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| I-64E | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-231N | 1 |
| Us- 231 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spencer County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 18 |
| I-64 | 18 |
| SR-66 | 16 |
| US-231N | 12 |
| SR-66E | 11 |
| I-64W | 11 |
| I-64E | 8 |
| SR-66W | 7 |
Jackson Township, Spencer County at a glance
| Population | 831 |
| Land area | 20.3 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47537) | $49,128 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47537) | $221,719 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spencer 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 | 5 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +260% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | -1% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | -6% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Spencer County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Spencer County?
Spencer County has had 191 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jackson Township, Spencer County?
NHTSA data shows US-231 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, Spencer County?
The worst month is February: 12.6% of truck crashes in Spencer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Spencer County?
Since 2015, Spencer County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, Spencer County compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Spencer County has 80.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, Spencer County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.