Harrison Township, Harrison County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Harrison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Harrison County and Harrison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harrison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 298 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Indiana
Harrison County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Harrison County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Harrison County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 125 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harrison Township, Harrison County since 2015, this page uses Harrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-64 (3), SR-135 (1) and SR-64W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Harrison County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 4 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-64W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-64 | 60 |
| I-64W | 23 |
| I-64E | 22 |
| SR-135 | 15 |
| SR-135N | 10 |
| Hwy 135 Ne | 9 |
| SR-64W | 6 |
| Hwy 135 Nw | 6 |
Harrison Township, Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 13,578 |
| Land area | 101.3 sq mi |
| Density | 134 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47112) | $70,903 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47112) | $247,169 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 10 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 17 | +79% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 20 | +14% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 26 | +31% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Harrison County
How many truck accidents are there in Harrison Township, Harrison County?
298 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 125 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Harrison Township, Harrison County?
NHTSA data shows I-64 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison Township, Harrison County?
The worst month is September: 11.7% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harrison Township, Harrison County?
Since 2015, Harrison County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Harrison Township, Harrison County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harrison County has 63.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison Township, Harrison 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.