Harrison Township, Cass County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Cass County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Harrison Township, Cass County: US-35 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Harrison.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 303 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harrison Township, Cass County since 2015, this page uses Cass County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (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
Within this area, US-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-25 (1), US-24 (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 Harrison Township, Cass County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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-25 | 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 |
Harrison Township, Cass County at a glance
| Population | 741 |
| Land area | 35.4 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46950) | $48,816 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46950) | $115,819 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Cass County
How many truck accidents are there in Harrison Township, Cass County?
303 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 133 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harrison Township, Cass County?
US-35 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Township, Cass County?
The worst month is October: 11.9% of truck crashes in Cass County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harrison Township, Cass County?
Since 2015, Cass County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Harrison Township, 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 Harrison Township, Cass County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.