Clay Township, Cass County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay Township, Cass County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clay 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 has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Clay Township, Cass County: US-24 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Clay.
Overview
Since 2015, 303 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cass County. They injured 133 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clay Township, Cass County since 2015, this page uses Cass County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-24 leads within 10 miles of Clay with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-35 (3), SR-25 (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 Clay Township, Cass County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 4 |
| US-35 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-35S | 1 |
| US-35W | 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 |
Clay Township, Cass County at a glance
| Population | 2,867 |
| Land area | 19.9 sq mi |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46947) | $54,791 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46947) | $125,812 |
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 Clay Township, Cass County
How many truck accidents are there in Clay Township, 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 Clay Township, Cass County?
US-24 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clay since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clay Township, Cass County?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clay Township, Cass County?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clay 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 Clay 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.