Palmyra Town, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Palmyra Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Palmyra Town 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. Where it is 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
Harrison County has recorded 298 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Palmyra Town had 30 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Harrison County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-64W (2), CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd (1) and SR-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.7%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Palmyra Town fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-64W | 2 |
| CR-GEORGETOWN-GREENVILLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-150 | 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 |
Palmyra Town at a glance
| Population | 905 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 757 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47164) | $63,389 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Palmyra Town
How many truck accidents are there in Palmyra Town?
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 Palmyra Town?
SR-64 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Palmyra since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Palmyra Town?
Truck crashes in Harrison County peak in September, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Palmyra Town?
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 Palmyra Town compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 63.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harrison County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Palmyra Town?
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.