Morgan Township, Harrison County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan Township, Harrison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morgan 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Harrison County is lower on 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.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.0%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 125 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Morgan Township, Harrison County since 2015; patterns below come from Harrison County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.4% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-64 leads within 10 miles of Morgan with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-64 (2), SR-64W (2) and CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Morgan Township, Harrison County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-64 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 3 |
| I-64 | 2 |
| SR-64W | 2 |
| CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd | 1 |
| US-150 | 1 |
| US-150E | 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 |
Morgan Township, Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 4,062 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morgan Township, Harrison County
How many truck accidents are there in Morgan Township, Harrison County?
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (125 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Morgan Township, Harrison County?
NHTSA data shows SR-64 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morgan since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan Township, Harrison County?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in September, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morgan Township, Harrison County?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 4.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Morgan Township, Harrison County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 63.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harrison County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morgan Township, Harrison County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.