Cass Township, Pulaski County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cass Township, Pulaski County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cass Township, Pulaski County and Pulaski County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pulaski County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pulaski County compares with Indiana
Pulaski County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pulaski County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pulaski County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with Indiana, Pulaski County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Pulaski County at a glance: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.5%, against 2.4% for Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pulaski County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
Cass Township, Pulaski County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pulaski County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cass since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-39 (1), SR-49 (1), US-421N (1), US-421S (1) and Us- 421 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Cass Township, Pulaski County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pulaski County.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Indiana; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pulaski County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-421N | 1 |
| US-421S | 1 |
| Us- 421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pulaski County) |
|---|---|
| US-421S | 26 |
| US-421N | 20 |
| US-421 | 12 |
| SR-14W | 10 |
| US-35 | 8 |
| US-35N | 8 |
| US-35S | 7 |
| SR-14 | 5 |
Cass Township, Pulaski County at a glance
| Population | 763 |
| Land area | 36.2 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 47957) | $61,002 |
| Median home value (ZIP 47957) | $160,739 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pulaski 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 | 5 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +117% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | +12% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +4% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cass Township, Pulaski County
How many truck accidents are there in Cass Township, Pulaski County?
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pulaski County (61 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cass Township, Pulaski County?
Truck crashes in Pulaski County peak in December, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cass Township, Pulaski County?
Since 2015, Pulaski County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Cass Township, Pulaski County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Pulaski County records 112.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cass Township, Pulaski 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.