Harrison Township, Blackford County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Blackford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Blackford County and Blackford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Blackford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 71 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blackford County compares with Indiana
Blackford County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blackford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blackford County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 16% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 25.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Blackford County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Blackford County: 7.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 71 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Blackford County. They injured 34 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 59 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Harrison Township, Blackford County since 2015; patterns below come from Blackford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (12.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-18 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-100 (1), CR-300 (1) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Blackford County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Blackford County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 30.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Blackford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 2 |
| CR-100 | 1 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-18W | 1 |
| SR-1N | 1 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-218E | 1 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blackford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 6 |
| SR-18E | 6 |
| SR-3S | 5 |
| SR-3N | 5 |
| SR-18 | 4 |
| State Road 26 | 3 |
| Main | 2 |
| SR-18W | 2 |
Harrison Township, Blackford County at a glance
| Population | 2,285 |
| Land area | 42.1 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47359) | $71,607 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47359) | $128,276 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blackford 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -15% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +27% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +21% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Blackford County
How many truck accidents are there in Harrison Township, Blackford County?
Since 2015, 71 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Blackford County (34 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harrison Township, Blackford County?
Since 2015, SR-18 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison Township, Blackford County?
October has the most truck crashes in Blackford County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harrison Township, Blackford County?
Since 2015, Blackford County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harrison Township, Blackford County compared with Indiana?
Blackford County records 52.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Harrison Township, Blackford County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.