Cass Township, Clay County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cass Township, Clay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cass Township, Clay County and Clay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clay County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 385 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Indiana
Clay County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Clay County sits below Indiana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clay County at a glance: 6.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 118 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Cass Township, Clay County since 2015; patterns below come from Clay County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.6% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Cass is I-70, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-70E (1), I-70W (1) and SR-46 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Cass Township, Clay County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 14.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| I-70E | 1 |
| I-70W | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-59N | 1 |
| US-40W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 178 |
| I-70 East | 19 |
| SR-59N | 16 |
| I-70E | 14 |
| I-70 West | 13 |
| I-70W | 13 |
| State Rd 59 | 11 |
| US-40E | 10 |
Cass Township, Clay County at a glance
| Population | 340 |
| Land area | 12.0 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47868) | $51,409 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47868) | $147,245 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | +351% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 31 | +51% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 36 | +16% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cass Township, Clay County
How common are truck crashes in Cass Township, Clay County?
385 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 118 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cass Township, Clay County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cass since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cass Township, Clay County?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in July, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cass Township, Clay County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Cass Township, Clay County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 126.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cass Township, Clay County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.