Jefferson Township, Sullivan County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Sullivan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Sullivan County and Sullivan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sullivan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with Indiana
Sullivan County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, Sullivan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Sullivan County: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Police reported 124 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sullivan County since 2015: 62 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jefferson Township, Sullivan County since 2015, this page uses Sullivan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jefferson is US-41, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-700S (1), SR-159 (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Sullivan County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- Look at alternatives to US-41 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-700S | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| US-41 | 32 |
| US-41N | 16 |
| US-41S | 11 |
| US-150 | 9 |
| W State Rd 154 | 3 |
| SR-54E | 3 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| SR-154W | 3 |
Jefferson Township, Sullivan County at a glance
| Population | 364 |
| Land area | 42.4 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47838) | $61,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47838) | $126,211 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | -1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +89% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | -27% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Sullivan County
How many truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Sullivan County?
Sullivan County has had 124 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 62 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jefferson Township, Sullivan County?
NHTSA data shows US-41 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Sullivan County?
Truck crashes in Sullivan County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson Township, Sullivan County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Sullivan County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson Township, Sullivan County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 51.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sullivan County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jefferson Township, Sullivan 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.