Jackson Township, White County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, White County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, White County and White County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use White County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 687 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Indiana
White County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 227.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
White County sits below Indiana on morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
White County at a glance: 20.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 243 people and killed 38.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, White County since 2015; patterns below come from White County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-35 leads within 10 miles of Jackson with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-1100 (1), US-24 (1) and US-421 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, White County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 20.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 2 |
| CR-1100 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 277 |
| I-65N | 52 |
| I-65S | 39 |
| US-24 | 36 |
| SR-43 | 21 |
| US-24E | 21 |
| US-24W | 17 |
| US-421N | 12 |
Jackson Township, White County at a glance
| Population | 697 |
| Land area | 15.6 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47926) | $77,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47926) | $129,433 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 43 | +68% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 57 | +32% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 53 | -8% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 53 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, White County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson Township, White County?
Since 2015, 687 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (243 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jackson Township, White County?
US-35 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, White County?
March has the most truck crashes in White County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jackson Township, White County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in White County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jackson Township, White County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 227.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, White 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.