Jackson Township, Wells County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Wells County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Wells County and Wells County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wells County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wells County compares with Indiana
Wells County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wells County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wells County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Wells County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Wells County: August 13.6% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Wells County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Wells County since 2015; patterns below come from Wells County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-18 (2), I-69S (1) and SR-218 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Wells County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wells County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| I-69S | 1 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-218E | 1 |
| SR-3S | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wells County) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 12 |
| State Rd 1 | 9 |
| SR-1N | 9 |
| SR-1S | 8 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
| Adams | 4 |
| SR-218 | 4 |
| US-224W | 4 |
Jackson Township, Wells County at a glance
| Population | 772 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46792) | $72,664 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46792) | $172,786 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wells 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +82% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +29% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Wells County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Wells County?
Wells County has had 162 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 6.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Township, Wells County?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson Township, Wells County?
The worst month is August: 13.6% of truck crashes in Wells County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Wells County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Wells County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, Wells County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wells County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson Township, Wells 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.