Mongo, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mongo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mongo and LaGrange County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use LaGrange County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 614 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaGrange County compares with Indiana
LaGrange County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaGrange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaGrange County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
LaGrange County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in LaGrange County: 6.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 614 crashes involving commercial trucks in LaGrange County since 2015: 240 people were injured and 39 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Mongo since 2015, this page uses LaGrange County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mongo is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Us- 20 (3), SR-120 (2) and US-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Mongo fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 12.8% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in LaGrange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| Us- 20 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-200 North | 1 |
| Nottawa Rd | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| Sr- 9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaGrange County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 215 |
| US-20 | 92 |
| SR-5 | 20 |
| US-20W | 20 |
| SR-120 | 17 |
| SR-9 | 12 |
| I-80W | 10 |
| I-80E | 10 |
Mongo at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in LaGrange 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 | 23 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +111% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 49 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 54 | +12% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mongo
How common are truck crashes in Mongo?
Since 2015, 614 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in LaGrange County (240 injured, 39 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mongo?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mongo since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mongo?
Truck crashes in LaGrange County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mongo?
Since 2015, LaGrange County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mongo compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, LaGrange County has 129.3 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mongo?
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.