South Center, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Center: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Center 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.
LaPorte County at a glance: 21.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Overview
LaPorte County has recorded 1,765 truck crashes since 2015, with 639 people injured and 55 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in South Center 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-39 (2), US-30 (2) and Boyd Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (24% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.6, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for South Center fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in LaPorte County.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| Boyd Blvd | 1 |
| CR-400S | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| US-35S | 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 |
South Center at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46346) | $57,830 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46346) | $125,169 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 68 a year in the 1990s and 140 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Center
How many truck accidents are there in South Center?
Since 2015, 1,765 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in LaPorte County (639 injured, 55 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in South Center?
US-6 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Center since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Center?
The worst month is January: 13.9% of truck crashes in LaPorte County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Center?
Since 2015, LaPorte County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does South Center compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, LaPorte County has 133.8 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in South Center?
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.