Clay Township, Miami County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clay Township, Miami County and Miami County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Miami County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Miami County compares with Indiana
Miami County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Miami County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Miami County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Miami County has lower values than Indiana for morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Clay Township, Miami County: US-31 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Clay: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Miami County has recorded 358 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Clay Township, Miami County since 2015; patterns below come from Miami County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
11.8% 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 (6). Next come US-31N (3), Us- 31 (2) and Us- 35 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Clay Township, Miami County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 11.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Miami County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 6 |
| US-31N | 3 |
| Us- 31 | 2 |
| Us- 35 | 2 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| Phillips St | 1 |
| SR-19S | 1 |
| SR-35N | 1 |
| US-24 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Miami County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 114 |
| US-31S | 35 |
| US-31N | 32 |
| US-24 | 21 |
| SR-19 | 12 |
| S Us Hwy 31 | 10 |
| SR-18 | 7 |
| Broadway | 5 |
Clay Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 848 |
| Land area | 23.9 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46914) | $63,902 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46914) | $144,416 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Miami 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 22 | +61% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 25 | +15% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | +20% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clay Township, Miami County
How common are truck crashes in Clay Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami County (142 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clay Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, US-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clay: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clay Township, Miami County?
October has the most truck crashes in Miami County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clay Township, Miami County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Miami County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Clay Township, Miami County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Miami County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clay Township, Miami 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.