Michigan Township, LaPorte County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Michigan Township, LaPorte County: 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
5 of 562 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Michigan Township, LaPorte County compares with Indiana
Michigan Township, LaPorte County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Michigan Township, LaPorte County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Michigan Township, LaPorte County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 173.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.9% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 38.1% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Michigan Township, LaPorte County has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Michigan Township, LaPorte County: 20.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
Michigan Township, LaPorte County has recorded 562 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
20.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Michigan is US-20, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-94 (7), I-80 (3) and CR-400N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Route planning tips for Michigan Township, LaPorte County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 20.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Michigan Township, LaPorte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 10 |
| I-94 | 7 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| CR-400N | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
| US-35 | 1 |
| US-421 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Michigan Township, LaPorte County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 305 |
| US-20 | 63 |
| I-80 | 31 |
| US-421 | 19 |
| US-20W | 10 |
| US-20E | 9 |
| US-12 | 8 |
| I-94E | 6 |
Michigan Township, LaPorte County at a glance
| Population | 26,966 |
| Land area | 17.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,504 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Michigan Township, 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 | 25 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 43 | +72% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 46 | +6% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 45 | -2% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 45. 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 Michigan Township, LaPorte County
How many truck accidents are there in Michigan Township, LaPorte County?
Michigan Township, LaPorte County has had 562 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 142 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Michigan Township, LaPorte County?
US-20 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Michigan since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Michigan Township, LaPorte County?
January has the most truck crashes in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Michigan Township, LaPorte County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Michigan Township, LaPorte County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Michigan Township, LaPorte County compared with Indiana?
Michigan Township, LaPorte County records 173.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Michigan 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.