Union Township, LaPorte County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, LaPorte County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 |
Compared with Indiana, LaPorte County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for LaPorte County: 21.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 10.6% in Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 1,765 crashes involving commercial trucks in LaPorte County since 2015: 639 people were injured and 55 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Union Township, LaPorte County since 2015; patterns below come from LaPorte County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 48.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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). Next come US-30 (2), CR-400S (1) and SR-23 (1).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.6 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Union 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.
- 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.
- 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 LaPorte County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-400S | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 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 |
Union Township, LaPorte County at a glance
| Population | 2,250 |
| Land area | 27.8 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per 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 |
In the 1990s about 68 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 140. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, LaPorte County
How many truck crashes happen in Union Township, LaPorte County?
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 Union Township, LaPorte County?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Union Township, LaPorte County?
January has the most truck crashes in LaPorte County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union Township, LaPorte County?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in LaPorte County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Union Township, LaPorte County compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 133.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in LaPorte County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Union 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.