Pine Township, Porter County, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pine Township, Porter County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pine Township, Porter County 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Porter County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Pine Township, Porter County: 2.0× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pine: 2.0 in 2016–19, 4.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Porter County has recorded 2,058 truck crashes since 2015, with 660 people injured and 56 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pine Township, Porter County since 2015; patterns below come from Porter County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 15.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-94 leads within 10 miles of Pine with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-20 (8), SR-49 (3) and US-421 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Their busiest month is May, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Pine Township, Porter County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-94 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Porter County.
- 15.3% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 9 |
| US-20 | 8 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| CR-400N | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-12E | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
| US-35 | 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 |
Pine Township, Porter County at a glance
| Population | 2,452 |
| Land area | 26.8 sq mi |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46301) | $119,948 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46301) | $605,791 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pine Township, Porter County
How common are truck crashes in Pine Township, Porter County?
Porter County has had 2,058 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 660 people and killing 56.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pine Township, Porter County?
Since 2015, I-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pine: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pine Township, Porter County?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Porter County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pine Township, Porter County?
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 Pine Township, Porter County 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 Pine Township, Porter 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.