Harrison Lake, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Lake and Bartholomew County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bartholomew County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 920 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bartholomew County compares with Indiana
Bartholomew County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bartholomew County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bartholomew County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 31.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Bartholomew County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
The headline for Bartholomew County: 1 in 87 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Bartholomew County has recorded 920 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harrison Lake since 2015, this page uses Bartholomew County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harrison Lake since 2015: I-65 (3), I-65S (3), I-65N (2), SR-46 (2) and US-31 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Harrison Lake fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, 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 Bartholomew County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| I-65N | 2 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-LOWELL Rd | 1 |
| E State St | 1 |
| I- 65 | 1 |
| Long Rd | 1 |
| US-31S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bartholomew County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 212 |
| I-65S | 122 |
| I-65N | 113 |
| US-31 | 35 |
| SR-46 | 27 |
| US-31S | 18 |
| US-31N | 17 |
| SR-46E | 14 |
Harrison Lake at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47201) | $83,958 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47201) | $225,054 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bartholomew 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 | 19 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | +133% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 63 | +44% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 73 | +16% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 73. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Lake
How many truck accidents are there in Harrison Lake?
Bartholomew County has had 920 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 24.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Lake?
Truck crashes in Bartholomew County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harrison Lake?
Since 2015, Bartholomew County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Harrison Lake compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bartholomew County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison Lake?
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.