Clinton Township, Cass County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton Township, Cass County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clinton 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Cass County is lower on 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 Clinton Township, Cass County: US-35 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Clinton.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 303 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Clinton 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.
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-35 leads within 10 miles of Clinton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-29 (1), US-24 (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 Clinton Township, Cass County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 3 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-35S | 1 |
| US-35W | 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 |
Clinton Township, Cass County at a glance
| Population | 574 |
| Land area | 24.7 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Clinton Township, Cass County
How many truck crashes happen in Clinton Township, Cass County?
Cass County has had 303 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 133 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clinton Township, Cass County?
US-35 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clinton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clinton Township, Cass County?
October has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clinton Township, Cass County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does Clinton Township, Cass County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cass County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clinton 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.