Springfield Township, LaPorte County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springfield Township, LaPorte County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springfield 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. 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
Since 2015, 1,765 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in LaPorte County. They injured 639 people and killed 55.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Springfield 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
The worst month is January with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come I-80 (5), I-94 (5) and SR-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (24% of them).
They recorded 3.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Springfield Township, LaPorte County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-20 | 10 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| I-94 | 5 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
| Sr- 2 | 2 |
| Boyd Blvd | 1 |
| CR-400N | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
| US-35 | 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 |
Springfield Township, LaPorte County at a glance
| Population | 3,739 |
| Land area | 33.3 sq mi |
| Density | 112 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46360) | $59,266 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46360) | $166,904 |
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 Springfield Township, LaPorte County
How many truck crashes happen in Springfield Township, LaPorte County?
1,765 truck crashes have been reported in LaPorte County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 639 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Springfield Township, LaPorte County?
US-20 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Springfield since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Springfield Township, LaPorte County?
Truck crashes in LaPorte County peak in January, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Springfield 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 Springfield 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Springfield Township, LaPorte County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.