Harrison Township, Kosciusko County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County and Kosciusko County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kosciusko County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kosciusko County compares with Indiana
Kosciusko County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kosciusko County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kosciusko County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Kosciusko County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Kosciusko County at a glance: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 647 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kosciusko County since 2015: 218 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County since 2015, this page uses Kosciusko County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
10.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
US-30W leads within 10 miles of Harrison with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-30 (3), SR-15S (2) and CR-700 S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Kosciusko County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-30W at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kosciusko County.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Kosciusko County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30W | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-15S | 2 |
| CR-700 S | 1 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| CR-OLD Rd 30 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| US-30E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kosciusko County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 126 |
| US-30E | 65 |
| US-30W | 60 |
| Lake City | 38 |
| SR-15S | 21 |
| SR-15 | 20 |
| SR-15N | 20 |
| E Us 30 | 13 |
Harrison Township, Kosciusko County at a glance
| Population | 3,716 |
| Land area | 41.7 sq mi |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kosciusko 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 | 22 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 45 | +103% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 44 | -3% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 61 | +39% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 61 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Kosciusko County
How many truck accidents are there in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County?
Kosciusko County has had 647 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 35.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County?
US-30W had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County?
June has the most truck crashes in Kosciusko County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kosciusko County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 69.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kosciusko County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison Township, Kosciusko 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.