Springfield Township, LaGrange County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springfield Township, LaGrange County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springfield Township, LaGrange County 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 sits below Indiana on 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.
The headline for LaGrange County: 6.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
LaGrange County has recorded 614 truck crashes since 2015, with 240 people injured and 39 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Springfield Township, LaGrange County since 2015; patterns below come from LaGrange County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.8% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Springfield is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Us- 20 (3), SR-120 (2) and US-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Springfield Township, LaGrange County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
| Us- 20 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-200 North | 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 |
Springfield Township, LaGrange County at a glance
| Population | 1,148 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Springfield Township, LaGrange County
How many truck crashes happen in Springfield Township, LaGrange County?
Since 2015, 614 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in LaGrange County (240 injured, 39 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Springfield Township, LaGrange County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Springfield: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Springfield Township, LaGrange County?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in LaGrange County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Springfield Township, LaGrange County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in LaGrange County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Springfield Township, LaGrange County compared 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 Springfield Township, LaGrange 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.