Taylor Township, Harrison County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taylor Township, Harrison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Taylor 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (14 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 298 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Taylor Township, Harrison County since 2015, this page uses Harrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Taylor is US-31W, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-1934 (2), US-31 (2) and SR-1230 (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 Taylor Township, Harrison County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Look at alternatives to US-31W 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
| SR-1934 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| SR-1230 | 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 |
Taylor Township, Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 771 |
| Land area | 28.1 sq mi |
| Density | 27 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 Taylor Township, Harrison County
How common are truck crashes in Taylor Township, Harrison County?
Harrison County has had 298 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Taylor Township, Harrison County?
US-31W had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Taylor since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Taylor Township, Harrison County?
The worst month is September: 11.7% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Taylor 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 Taylor 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Taylor 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.