Eel, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eel 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. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Eel at a glance: US-24 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Eel since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 303 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 133 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Eel 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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-24 leads within 10 miles of Eel with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-35 (3), SR-29 (1) and US-35S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Eel 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- 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-29 | 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 |
Eel at a glance
| Population | 18,429 |
| Land area | 9.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,991 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 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eel
How many truck accidents are there in Eel?
Cass County has had 303 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 133 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Eel?
Since 2015, US-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eel: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eel?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eel?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Eel compare with Indiana?
Cass County records 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eel?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.