Jefferson Township, Wayne County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson Township, Wayne County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Wayne County and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 1,224 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Indiana
Wayne County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 141.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Wayne County sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Jefferson Township, Wayne County at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,224 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 414 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jefferson Township, Wayne County since 2015; patterns below come from Wayne County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
10.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Jefferson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-35 (2), SR-1 (1) and Sr- 1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jefferson Township, Wayne County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 3 |
| US-35 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| Sr- 1 | 1 |
| US-40W | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 440 |
| I-70E | 126 |
| I-70W | 119 |
| US-35 | 24 |
| US-35N | 18 |
| US-27 | 17 |
| US-27N | 11 |
| East Main | 9 |
Jefferson Township, Wayne County at a glance
| Population | 3,210 |
| Land area | 27.6 sq mi |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47346) | $70,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47346) | $138,034 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 34 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 64 | +87% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 72 | +13% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 104 | +44% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 104 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson Township, Wayne County
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson Township, Wayne County?
1,224 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 414 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jefferson Township, Wayne County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Wayne County?
June has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson Township, Wayne County?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jefferson Township, Wayne County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 141.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson Township, Wayne County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.