Jackson Township, Steuben County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Steuben County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Steuben County and Steuben County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Steuben County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 783 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Steuben County compares with Indiana
Steuben County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Steuben County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Steuben County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 191.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 65% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Steuben County sits below Indiana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Steuben County: 19.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Steuben County has recorded 783 truck crashes since 2015, with 253 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jackson Township, Steuben County since 2015, this page uses Steuben County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 48.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
19.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson happened on I-80 (4), Us- 20 (4), SR-120 (2), I-69 (1) and I-80Eb (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Steuben County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 19.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Steuben County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| Us- 20 | 4 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I-80Eb | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
| Wendell Jacob Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Steuben County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 326 |
| I-69 | 60 |
| US-20 | 51 |
| I-69N | 40 |
| I-69S | 24 |
| US-20W | 18 |
| I-80W | 15 |
| SR-120 | 12 |
Jackson Township, Steuben County at a glance
| Population | 1,724 |
| Land area | 34.0 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46776) | $54,801 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46776) | $218,661 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Steuben 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 | 23 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 50 | +117% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 61 | +22% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 64 | +6% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Steuben County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Steuben County?
Since 2015, 783 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Steuben County (253 injured, 28 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Steuben County?
Truck crashes in Steuben County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Steuben County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Steuben County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Jackson Township, Steuben County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 191.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Steuben County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, Steuben 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.