Aberdeen, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aberdeen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aberdeen and Porter County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Porter County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Porter County compares with Indiana
Porter County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Porter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Porter County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.5% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.8% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Porter County has lower values than Indiana for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Aberdeen: US-30 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Aberdeen.
Overview
Porter County has recorded 2,058 truck crashes since 2015, with 660 people injured and 56 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Aberdeen had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Porter County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Aberdeen with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-8 (3), SR-130 (2) and SR-149 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 25 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Aberdeen fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.3% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter 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 Porter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| SR-149 | 2 |
| US-30W | 2 |
| 101st | 1 |
| Division Rd | 1 |
| Lake Park Ave | 1 |
| Mu-Calumet Ave | 1 |
| Mu-Swanson Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Porter County) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 581 |
| I-80 | 222 |
| US-30 | 135 |
| US-20 | 107 |
| SR-49 | 88 |
| US-6 | 43 |
| US-30W | 41 |
| US-30E | 33 |
Aberdeen at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46385) | $98,957 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46385) | $331,562 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Porter 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 | 82 | — | 5.8 |
| 2000s | 154 | +87% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 164 | +7% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 171 | +4% | 5.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 82 to 171. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aberdeen
How many truck crashes happen in Aberdeen?
Since 2015, 2,058 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Porter County (660 injured, 56 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Aberdeen?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Aberdeen since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Aberdeen?
Truck crashes in Porter County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Aberdeen?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Porter County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Aberdeen compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 99.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Porter County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Aberdeen?
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.