Harrison Township, Fayette County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Fayette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Fayette County and Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fayette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Indiana
Fayette County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 67% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 29.0% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Fayette County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fayette County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fayette County. They injured 24 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 58 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Harrison Township, Fayette County since 2015; patterns below come from Fayette County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 14.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-350E (1), Park Rd (1), SR-1 (1), SR-44 (1) and SR-44W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 5.3% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Fayette County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-350E | 1 |
| Park Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-44 | 1 |
| SR-44W | 1 |
| Sr- 44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| SR-1N | 8 |
| SR-44W | 8 |
| N Central Ave | 7 |
| Central | 7 |
| SR-44E | 3 |
| Grand | 3 |
| Central Ave | 3 |
| 10Th Street | 2 |
Harrison Township, Fayette County at a glance
| Population | 6,229 |
| Land area | 27.4 sq mi |
| Density | 228 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47331) | $58,967 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47331) | $132,109 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +76% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | -31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 7 | +56% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Fayette County
How many truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Fayette County?
Since 2015, 75 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (24 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison Township, Fayette County?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in September, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harrison Township, Fayette County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, 5.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Harrison Township, Fayette County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 26.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fayette County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison Township, Fayette County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.