Harrison Township, Howard County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Howard County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Howard County and Howard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Howard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 388 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Indiana
Howard County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Howard County sits below Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Howard County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.4% across Indiana.
Overview
Howard County has recorded 388 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Harrison Township, Howard County since 2015; patterns below come from Howard County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
13.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-31N (2), Us- 35 (2) and CR-300 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Howard County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 13.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 3 |
| US-31N | 2 |
| Us- 35 | 2 |
| CR-300 | 1 |
| CR-300N | 1 |
| Phillips St | 1 |
| SR-19S | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-26E | 1 |
| SR-26W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| US-35 | 23 |
| US-31 | 20 |
| US-31N | 19 |
| SR-26E | 17 |
| SR-26W | 11 |
| SR-26 | 10 |
| SR-931 | 8 |
| SR-22 | 7 |
Harrison Township, Howard County at a glance
| Population | 9,919 |
| Land area | 21.6 sq mi |
| Density | 458 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 21 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 32 | +53% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 33 | +5% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | -9% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Howard County
How many truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Howard County?
Howard County has had 388 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Harrison Township, Howard County?
NHTSA data shows US-31 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Howard County?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Howard County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harrison Township, Howard County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Howard County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Harrison Township, Howard County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Howard County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrison Township, Howard 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.