Clinton Township, LaPorte County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clinton Township, LaPorte County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clinton Township, LaPorte County and LaPorte County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use LaPorte County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How LaPorte County compares with Indiana
LaPorte County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaPorte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Indiana, LaPorte County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
LaPorte County at a glance: 21.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Overview
LaPorte County has recorded 1,765 truck crashes since 2015, with 639 people injured and 55 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Clinton Township, LaPorte County since 2015, this page uses LaPorte County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clinton since 2015: US-30 (2), US-421 (2), CR-400S (1), Division Rd (1) and I-80 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Their busiest month is January, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.6 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Clinton Township, LaPorte County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in LaPorte County.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in LaPorte County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.2% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 LaPorte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| CR-400S | 1 |
| Division Rd | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| Mu-Calumet Ave | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-49N | 1 |
| US-30W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaPorte County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 338 |
| I-80 | 283 |
| US-20 | 259 |
| US-30 | 139 |
| US-421 | 93 |
| SR-2 | 57 |
| US-35 | 49 |
| SR-39 | 39 |
Clinton Township, LaPorte County at a glance
| Population | 1,539 |
| Land area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46390) | $87,639 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46390) | $227,852 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in LaPorte 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 | 68 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 128 | +88% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 146 | +14% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 140 | -4% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 68 to 140. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clinton Township, LaPorte County
How many truck accidents are there in Clinton Township, LaPorte County?
Since 2015, 1,765 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in LaPorte County (639 injured, 55 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton Township, LaPorte County?
January has the most truck crashes in LaPorte County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clinton Township, LaPorte County?
Since 2015, LaPorte County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clinton Township, LaPorte County compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 133.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in LaPorte County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clinton Township, LaPorte County?
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.