Johnson Township, LaPorte County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnson Township, LaPorte County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Johnson 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 |
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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Johnson Township, LaPorte County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use LaPorte County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-23 (2), US-30 (2) and US-6W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (24% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.6 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Johnson Township, LaPorte County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in LaPorte County.
- 21.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 LaPorte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| US-6W | 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 |
Johnson Township, LaPorte County at a glance
| Population | 194 |
| Land area | 17.8 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46574) | $76,181 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46574) | $195,277 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Johnson Township, LaPorte County
How many truck accidents are there in Johnson Township, LaPorte County?
Since 2015, 1,765 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in LaPorte County (639 injured, 55 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Johnson Township, LaPorte County?
US-6 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Johnson since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Johnson Township, LaPorte County?
The worst month is January: 13.9% of truck crashes in LaPorte County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Johnson Township, LaPorte County?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in LaPorte County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Johnson Township, LaPorte County compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
LaPorte County records 133.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Johnson 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.