Twelve Mile, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Twelve Mile: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Twelve Mile 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. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Twelve Mile: US-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Twelve Mile: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 303 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Twelve Mile had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cass County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
7.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-25 (1), US-31 (1) and Us- 31 (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 Twelve Mile fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Look at alternatives to US-24 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
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 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 |
Twelve Mile at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46988) | $44,792 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46988) | $203,679 |
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 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 Twelve Mile
How many truck crashes happen in Twelve Mile?
303 truck crashes have been reported in Cass County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 133 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Twelve Mile?
Since 2015, US-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Twelve Mile: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Twelve Mile?
October has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Twelve Mile?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Cass County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How does Twelve Mile compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Twelve Mile?
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.