Jefferson Township, Tipton County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Tipton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Tipton County and Tipton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tipton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 194 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tipton County compares with Indiana
Tipton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tipton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tipton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Tipton County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Tipton County at a glance: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 194 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tipton County since 2015: 84 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Jefferson Township, Tipton County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tipton County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: CR-1100E (1), CR-300N (1) and CR-CAL Carson Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Tipton County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 15.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Tipton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 6 |
| CR-1100E | 1 |
| CR-300N | 1 |
| CR-CAL Carson Rd | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Six Points Rd | 1 |
| US-31S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tipton County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 95 |
| SR-28 | 24 |
| Division | 7 |
| SR-19 | 5 |
| SR-213 | 4 |
| US-31N | 4 |
| US-31S | 3 |
| State Rd 28 | 3 |
Jefferson Township, Tipton County at a glance
| Population | 1,350 |
| Land area | 39.1 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46049) | $83,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46049) | $161,472 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tipton 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +170% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +47% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -5% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Tipton County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Tipton County?
Tipton County has had 194 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 84 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Tipton County?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Tipton County?
The worst month is September: 14.4% of truck crashes in Tipton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jefferson Township, Tipton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tipton County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Jefferson Township, Tipton County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Tipton County records 109.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson Township, Tipton 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.