Lagrange, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lagrange: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 257 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lagrange compares with Indiana
Lagrange against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lagrange stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lagrange | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 811.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 10.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.6% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Lagrange is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Lagrange at a glance: 1 in 123 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.4% in Indiana.
Overview
Lagrange has recorded 257 truck crashes since 2015, with 94 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
14.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Lagrange with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-5 (2), CR-200 North (1) and Nottawa Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Lagrange fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- With 14.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lagrange
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-200 North | 1 |
| Nottawa Rd | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| Sr- 9 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
| Us- 20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lagrange) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 101 |
| US-20 | 49 |
| SR-9 | 11 |
| SR-120 | 9 |
| SR-3 | 8 |
| US-20E | 8 |
| I-80W | 8 |
| US-20W | 7 |
Lagrange at a glance
| Population | 2,757 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,544 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46761) | $71,430 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46761) | $220,555 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lagrange 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 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 17 | +177% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 35 | +102% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | -66% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lagrange
How many truck accidents are there in Lagrange?
257 truck crashes have been reported in Lagrange since 2015, with 11 deaths and 94 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lagrange?
I-80 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lagrange since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lagrange?
The worst month is January: 12.8% of truck crashes in Lagrange happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lagrange?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lagrange since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lagrange compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 811.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lagrange, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lagrange?
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.