Galena Township, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Galena Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Galena Township 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 |
LaPorte County sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for LaPorte County: 21.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Police reported 1,765 crashes involving commercial trucks in LaPorte County since 2015: 639 people were injured and 55 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Galena Township since 2015, this page uses LaPorte County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I-80 (4), I-94 (3) and SR-39 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (24%).
They recorded 3.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Galena Township fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in LaPorte County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 LaPorte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 8 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| Sr- 2 | 2 |
| Boyd Blvd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
| US-35 | 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 |
Galena Township at a glance
| Population | 1,922 |
| Land area | 26.9 sq mi |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46371) | $99,830 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46371) | $239,593 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 68 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 140. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Galena Township
How many truck accidents are there in Galena Township?
1,765 truck crashes have been reported in LaPorte County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 639 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Galena Township?
US-20 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Galena since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Galena Township?
Truck crashes in LaPorte County peak in January, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Galena Township?
Since 2015, LaPorte County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Galena Township compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, LaPorte County has 133.8 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Galena Township?
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.