Cass County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cass County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 303 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Indiana
Cass County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Cass County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Cass County: US-24 most fatal truck crashes in Cass County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 303 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 133 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Cass County is US-24, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-35 (3), SR-25 (1) and US-35S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Cass County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.2% 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
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cass County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 4 |
| US-35 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| US-35S | 1 |
| US-35W | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 45 |
| US-35 | 29 |
| SR-25 | 16 |
| US-24E | 16 |
| US-35S | 10 |
| US-35N | 8 |
| US-24W | 7 |
| SR-29 | 6 |
Cass County at a glance
| Population | 37,559 |
| Land area | 412.1 sq mi |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,530 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 13 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 20 | +55% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 26 | +32% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 23 | -11% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cass County
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Questions fleets ask about Cass County
How common are truck crashes in Cass County?
Since 2015, 303 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (133 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cass County?
US-24 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Cass County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cass County?
October has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cass County?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cass County compare with Indiana?
Cass County records 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cass 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.