Jefferson Township, Washington County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Washington County and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Indiana
Washington County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Washington County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jefferson Township, Washington County since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
6.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-135 (1) and West Mulberry St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Washington County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-135 | 1 |
| West Mulberry St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| SR-56W | 10 |
| SR-60E | 10 |
| SR-135N | 6 |
| SR-60W | 5 |
| US-150 | 3 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| SR-160E | 3 |
| Jackson | 3 |
Jefferson Township, Washington County at a glance
| Population | 864 |
| Land area | 48.1 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47281) | $96,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47281) | $214,997 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 11 | +133% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 11 | -6% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +23% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 13 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Washington County
How many truck crashes happen in Jefferson Township, Washington County?
Since 2015, 139 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (69 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Washington County?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in July, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jefferson Township, Washington County?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson Township, Washington County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 43.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson Township, Washington County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.