Harrison Township, Wells County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Wells County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Wells County and Wells County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wells County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wells County compares with Indiana
Wells County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wells County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wells County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Wells County has lower values than Indiana for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wells County at a glance: August 13.6% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wells County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harrison Township, Wells County since 2015, this page uses Wells County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-200W (1), SR-218 (1) and SR-218E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Wells County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wells County.
- 26.7% 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 Wells County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-200W | 1 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-218E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wells County) |
|---|---|
| US-224 | 12 |
| State Rd 1 | 9 |
| SR-1N | 9 |
| SR-1S | 8 |
| SR-1 | 5 |
| Adams | 4 |
| SR-218 | 4 |
| US-224W | 4 |
Harrison Township, Wells County at a glance
| Population | 8,990 |
| Land area | 47.8 sq mi |
| Density | 188 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46714) | $66,441 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46714) | $183,031 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wells 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +82% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 11 | +1% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +29% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Wells County
How common are truck crashes in Harrison Township, Wells County?
Wells County has had 162 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Township, Wells County?
Truck crashes in Wells County peak in August, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harrison Township, Wells County?
Since 2015, Wells County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harrison Township, Wells County compared with Indiana?
Wells County records 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Harrison Township, Wells 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.