La Porte, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Porte: 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
15 of 762 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How La Porte compares with Indiana
La Porte against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where La Porte stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | La Porte | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 292.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.6% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.8% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
La Porte sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
La Porte at a glance: 25.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
La Porte has recorded 762 truck crashes since 2015, with 304 people injured and 32 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
25.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come I-80 (5), I-94 (3) and SR-39 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for La Porte fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Indiana.
- 25.6% 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
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 La Porte
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 9 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| I-94 | 3 |
| SR-39 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| Sr- 2 | 2 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Boyd Blvd | 1 |
| CR-400S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (La Porte) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 182 |
| US-20 | 168 |
| SR-2 | 49 |
| SR-39 | 37 |
| US-35 | 34 |
| I-94 | 23 |
| US-30 | 22 |
| I-80E | 17 |
La Porte at a glance
| Population | 22,444 |
| Land area | 12.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,774 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46350) | $74,307 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46350) | $212,488 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in La Porte 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 | 8 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 38 | +401% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 75 | +95% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 50 | -33% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 50. 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 La Porte
How many truck accidents are there in La Porte?
La Porte has had 762 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 304 people and killing 32.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in La Porte?
US-20 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of La Porte since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in La Porte?
The worst month is January: 17.3% of truck crashes in La Porte happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in La Porte?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in La Porte since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in La Porte compare with Indiana?
La Porte records 292.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in La Porte?
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.