Harrison Township, Boone County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Boone County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Boone County and Boone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Boone County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 1,499 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Boone County compares with Indiana
Boone County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Boone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Boone County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 41.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Boone County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Harrison Township, Boone County: I-65 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015.
Overview
Boone County has recorded 1,499 truck crashes since 2015, with 515 people injured and 44 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Harrison Township, Boone County since 2015; patterns below come from Boone County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
9.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of Harrison with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-32 (2), SR-39 (2) and CR-850 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Boone County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Boone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| CR-850 | 1 |
| I-65N | 1 |
| I-65S | 1 |
| I-74E | 1 |
| Oak | 1 |
| SR-267 | 1 |
| SR-32W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Boone County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 277 |
| I-65N | 235 |
| I-65S | 192 |
| SR-32W | 35 |
| Perry Worth Rd | 31 |
| I-465 | 22 |
| I-865 | 22 |
| I-865W | 20 |
Harrison Township, Boone County at a glance
| Population | 727 |
| Land area | 24.4 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46167) | $122,723 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46167) | $328,407 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Boone 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 | 23 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 56 | +144% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 100 | +79% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 146 | +46% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 146. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Boone County
How many truck accidents are there in Harrison Township, Boone County?
1,499 truck crashes have been reported in Boone County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 515 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Harrison Township, Boone County?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Township, Boone County?
Truck crashes in Boone County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harrison Township, Boone County?
Since 2015, Boone County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harrison Township, Boone County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Boone County has 161.6 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrison Township, Boone 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.