Jacksonville, Indiana County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jacksonville, Indiana County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jacksonville, Indiana County and Indiana County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Indiana County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 456 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Indiana County compares with Pennsylvania
Indiana County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Indiana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Indiana County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Indiana County at a glance: 5.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 456 crashes involving commercial trucks in Indiana County since 2015: 216 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Jacksonville, Indiana County since 2015, this page uses Indiana County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.6%).
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Jacksonville happened on SR-954 (2), US-422 (2), SR-56 (1), US-119 (1) and US-22 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Jacksonville, Indiana County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Indiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-954 | 2 |
| US-422 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Indiana County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 119 |
| SR-0422 | 69 |
| SR-0119 | 62 |
| SR-0286 | 34 |
| SR-0056 | 31 |
| SR-0403 | 20 |
| SR-0954 | 10 |
| SR-0553 | 10 |
Jacksonville, Indiana County at a glance
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15756) | $47,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15756) | $116,187 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Indiana 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 | 47 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 55 | +17% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 38 | -31% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 37 | -3% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jacksonville, Indiana County
How common are truck crashes in Jacksonville, Indiana County?
Since 2015, 456 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Indiana County (216 injured, 27 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jacksonville, Indiana County?
Truck crashes in Indiana County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jacksonville, Indiana County?
Since 2015, Indiana County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Jacksonville, Indiana County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Indiana County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jacksonville, Indiana 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.