Harrison Township, Miami County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Miami County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison 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 sits below Indiana on 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 Miami County: October worst month: 12.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 358 crashes involving commercial trucks in Miami County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harrison Township, Miami County since 2015, this page uses Miami County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Harrison happened on US-31 (2), US-31N (2), US-35 (2), Us- 31 (2) and CR-800 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Miami County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 | 2 |
| US-31N | 2 |
| US-35 | 2 |
| Us- 31 | 2 |
| CR-800 | 1 |
| CR-975 | 1 |
| Phillips St | 1 |
| SR-13N | 1 |
| SR-19S | 1 |
| SR-213 | 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 |
Harrison Township, Miami County at a glance
| Population | 680 |
| Land area | 23.4 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46911) | $95,122 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46911) | $187,128 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Miami County
How many truck accidents are there in Harrison Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Miami County (142 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Township, Miami County?
The worst month is October: 12.8% of truck crashes in Miami County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harrison Township, Miami County?
Since 2015, Miami County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harrison Township, Miami County compared with Indiana?
Miami County records 84.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrison 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.