Harrison Township, Henry County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Henry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Henry County and Henry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 867 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Indiana
Henry County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 151.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Henry County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Henry County: 16.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 867 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 388 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Harrison Township, Henry County since 2015; patterns below come from Henry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
16.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of Harrison with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-70E (2), I-70W (2) and SR-38 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Henry County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 16.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| I-70W | 2 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| Sr- 3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 275 |
| I-70W | 139 |
| I-70E | 92 |
| SR-3S | 20 |
| SR-3 | 18 |
| SR-109S | 13 |
| SR-3N | 13 |
| S State Rd 3 | 12 |
Harrison Township, Henry County at a glance
| Population | 1,405 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47351) | $57,813 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47351) | $109,036 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +193% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 55 | +33% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 86 | +55% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 86. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Henry County
How common are truck crashes in Harrison Township, Henry County?
867 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 388 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Harrison Township, Henry County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Township, Henry County?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in February, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harrison Township, Henry County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Harrison Township, Henry County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 151.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrison Township, Henry 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.