Hudson Township, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hudson Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hudson 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 has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hudson Township since 2015, this page uses LaPorte County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
21.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hudson happened on I-80 (6), SR-2 (6), US-20 (6), US-12 (3) and Sr- 2 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.4% in 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 Hudson Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 21.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| SR-2 | 6 |
| US-20 | 6 |
| US-12 | 3 |
| Sr- 2 | 2 |
| SR-2W | 1 |
| SR-39 | 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 |
Hudson Township at a glance
| Population | 1,839 |
| Land area | 12.7 sq mi |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46552) | $91,341 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46552) | $242,030 |
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 Hudson Township
How common are truck crashes in Hudson Township?
Since 2015, 1,765 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in LaPorte County (639 injured, 55 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hudson Township?
January has the most truck crashes in LaPorte County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hudson Township?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in LaPorte County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hudson Township compare with Indiana?
LaPorte County records 133.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hudson Township?
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.