Hammond, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hammond: 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
17 of 1,639 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hammond compares with Indiana
Hammond against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hammond stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hammond | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 184.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 10.6% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hammond has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Hammond at a glance: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hammond: 6.8 in 2016–19, 13.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 1,639 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hammond since 2015: 555 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
9.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (22). Next come I-94 (8), US-30 (5) and I-57 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Hammond fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hammond
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 22 |
| I-94 | 8 |
| US-30 | 5 |
| I-57 | 4 |
| Grant St | 3 |
| I-294 | 3 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 3 |
| SR-394 | 3 |
| SR-83 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hammond) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 947 |
| I-90 | 87 |
| US-41S | 33 |
| Calumet Ave | 28 |
| US-41N | 24 |
| Indianapolis Blvd | 23 |
| SR-912S | 21 |
| US-41 | 20 |
Hammond at a glance
| Population | 76,030 |
| Land area | 22.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3,343 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46320) | $37,158 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46320) | $136,180 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hammond 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 | 126 | — | 10.2 |
| 2000s | 168 | +33% | 8.7 |
| 2010s | 103 | -39% | 6.4 |
| 2020s | 158 | +54% | 8.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 126 a year in the 1990s and 158 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.2 a year in 2016–19 and 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hammond
How many truck accidents are there in Hammond?
Hammond has had 1,639 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 555 people and killing 29.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hammond?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hammond: 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hammond?
February has the most truck crashes in Hammond, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hammond?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hammond since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Hammond compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 184.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hammond, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hammond?
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.