West Harrison, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Harrison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Harrison and Dearborn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dearborn County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 444 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dearborn County compares with Indiana
Dearborn County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dearborn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dearborn County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Dearborn County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Indiana on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Dearborn County at a glance: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Dearborn County has recorded 444 truck crashes since 2015, with 239 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 96 truck crashes were reported in West Harrison since 2015; patterns below come from Dearborn County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of West Harrison is I-275, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-74 (2), SR-1 (2) and SR-128 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for West Harrison fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dearborn County.
- Check whether your routes use I-275, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2021, 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 Dearborn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-275 | 3 |
| I-74 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-128 | 2 |
| US-52 | 2 |
| CR-14 Dry Fork Rd | 1 |
| CR-177 Buffalo Ridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARRISON Brookville Rd | 1 |
| I-275S | 1 |
| Mu-3271 Mt Nebo Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dearborn County) |
|---|---|
| I-74 | 74 |
| US-50 | 34 |
| US-50E | 34 |
| I-74W | 28 |
| US-50W | 21 |
| I-74E | 17 |
| I-275N | 14 |
| I-275 | 13 |
West Harrison at a glance
| Population | 332 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,502 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47060) | $86,118 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47060) | $293,629 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dearborn 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 | 19 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 33 | +73% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 40 | +24% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 37 | -9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Harrison
How common are truck crashes in West Harrison?
Dearborn County has had 444 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 239 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Harrison?
Since 2015, I-275 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Harrison: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Harrison?
Truck crashes in Dearborn County peak in January, with 13.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Harrison?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dearborn County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Harrison compare with Indiana?
Dearborn County records 78.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Harrison?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2021; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.