Harrison Township, Clay County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Clay County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Clay County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clay County: 6.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 385 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Harrison Township, Clay County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clay County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015: SR-48W (2) and SR-46 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Clay County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter 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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-48W | 2 |
| SR-46 | 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 |
Harrison Township, Clay County at a glance
| Population | 2,165 |
| Land area | 62.3 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47841) | $71,346 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47841) | $145,947 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Clay County
How many truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Clay County?
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (118 injured, 23 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison 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 Harrison Township, Clay County?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harrison Township, Clay County compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 126.8 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison 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.