Walton, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walton 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Walton at a glance: US-31 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Walton 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.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Walton 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%).
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%).
7.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Walton is US-31, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-24 (5), US-31N (2) and Us- 31 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Walton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cass County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 6 |
| US-24 | 5 |
| US-31N | 2 |
| Us- 31 | 2 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-35N | 1 |
| 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 |
Walton at a glance
| Population | 980 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,290 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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walton
How many truck accidents are there in Walton?
Since 2015, 303 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (133 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Walton?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Walton: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Walton?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in October, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Walton?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Walton compare with Indiana?
Cass County records 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Walton?
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.