Onward, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Onward: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Onward 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 Onward: US-31 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Onward.
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 Onward 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%.
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.
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Onward is US-31, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-24 (6), Us- 31 (3) and US-31N (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Onward fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 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
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-31 | 7 |
| US-24 | 6 |
| Us- 31 | 3 |
| US-31N | 2 |
| US-35S | 1 |
| US-35W | 1 |
| Us- 35 | 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 |
Onward at a glance
| Population | 76 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 738 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 |
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 Onward
How many truck accidents are there in Onward?
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 Onward?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Onward: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Onward?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Onward?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Onward 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 Onward?
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.