Harrison Township, Bartholomew County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Bartholomew County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Bartholomew County: 1 in 87 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.4% for 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County since 2015; patterns below come from Bartholomew County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
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 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 Township, Bartholomew County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bartholomew County.
- 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 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 Township, Bartholomew County at a glance
| Population | 4,373 |
| Land area | 23.3 sq mi |
| Density | 188 per 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 73 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 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Bartholomew County
How many truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County?
Since 2015, 920 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bartholomew County (374 injured, 24 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County?
Truck crashes in Bartholomew County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County?
Since 2015, Bartholomew County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bartholomew County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrison Township, Bartholomew 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.