Jamestown Township, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jamestown Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jamestown Township 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Steuben County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Steuben County: 19.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Steuben County has recorded 783 truck crashes since 2015, with 253 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jamestown Township since 2015, this page uses Steuben County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Jamestown with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Us- 20 (3), SR-120 (2) and CR-LESTER Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jamestown Township fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Steuben County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| Us- 20 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| CR-LESTER Rd | 1 |
| I-80Eb | 1 |
| SR-120E | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20E | 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 |
Jamestown Township at a glance
| Population | 3,279 |
| Land area | 20.7 sq mi |
| Density | 158 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46703) | $74,569 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46703) | $231,962 |
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 Jamestown Township
How common are truck crashes in Jamestown Township?
Steuben County has had 783 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 253 people and killing 28.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jamestown Township?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jamestown: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jamestown Township?
The worst month is February: 11.5% of truck crashes in Steuben County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jamestown Township?
Since 2015, Steuben County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jamestown Township compared with Indiana?
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 Jamestown Township?
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.