Adams Township, Cass County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adams Township, Cass County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Adams Township, Cass County and Cass County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cass County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Adams Township, Cass County: US-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Adams: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 303 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 133 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Adams Township, Cass County since 2015; patterns below come from Cass County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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 within 10 miles of Adams is US-24, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-25 (1), US-31 (1) and Us- 31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Adams Township, Cass County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 4 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| Us- 31 | 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 |
Adams Township, Cass County at a glance
| Population | 862 |
| Land area | 28.8 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46988) | $44,792 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46988) | $203,679 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Adams Township, Cass County
How many truck accidents are there in Adams Township, Cass County?
303 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 133 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Adams Township, Cass County?
NHTSA data shows US-24 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Adams since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Adams Township, Cass County?
October has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Adams Township, Cass County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Adams Township, Cass County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Adams Township, 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.