Harrison Township, Elkhart County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Elkhart County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Elkhart County and Elkhart County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Elkhart County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Elkhart County compares with Indiana
Elkhart County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elkhart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Elkhart County sits below Indiana on after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Harrison Township, Elkhart County at a glance: US-6 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Harrison.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,956 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elkhart County. They injured 815 people and killed 63.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Harrison Township, Elkhart County since 2015; patterns below come from Elkhart County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 14.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-40 (3), CR-17 (2) and SR-119 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
59 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is November, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Elkhart County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Elkhart County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.3% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Elkhart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 4 |
| CR-40 | 3 |
| CR-17 | 2 |
| SR-119 | 2 |
| US-33 | 2 |
| Us- 6 | 2 |
| 3rd St | 1 |
| Beech Rd | 1 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elkhart County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 245 |
| US-20 | 207 |
| US-33 | 110 |
| US-6 | 77 |
| SR-15 | 71 |
| SR-13 | 59 |
| SR-19 | 47 |
| SR-120 | 47 |
Harrison Township, Elkhart County at a glance
| Population | 3,560 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46526) | $67,461 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46526) | $203,866 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elkhart 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 | 89 | — | 5.4 |
| 2000s | 148 | +67% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 160 | +8% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 155 | -3% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 89 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 155. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Elkhart County
How many truck accidents are there in Harrison Township, Elkhart County?
Elkhart County has had 1,956 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 815 people and killing 63.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Harrison Township, Elkhart County?
US-6 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison Township, Elkhart County?
January has the most truck crashes in Elkhart County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harrison Township, Elkhart County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 59 reported crashes in Elkhart County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does Harrison Township, Elkhart County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Elkhart County has 81.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrison Township, Elkhart County?
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.