Posey Township, Harrison County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Posey Township, Harrison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Posey 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 sits below Indiana 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 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 Posey Township, Harrison County since 2015, this page uses Harrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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, US-31W had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-1934 (5), US-31 (2) and 1850 Bluegrass Ave (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 Posey Township, Harrison County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-31W, 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-31W | 6 |
| SR-1934 | 5 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| 1850 Bluegrass Ave | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| SR-1230 | 1 |
| SR-1865 | 1 |
| SR-841 | 1 |
| Sr- 62 | 1 |
| St Andrews Church Rd | 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 |
Posey Township, Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 2,872 |
| Land area | 39.7 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47117) | $86,853 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47117) | $226,402 |
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. 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 Posey Township, Harrison County
How common are truck crashes in Posey Township, Harrison County?
Since 2015, 298 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (125 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Posey Township, Harrison County?
Since 2015, US-31W has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Posey: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Posey Township, Harrison County?
September has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Posey Township, Harrison County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Harrison County since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Posey Township, Harrison County compared with Indiana?
Harrison County records 63.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Posey Township, Harrison 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.