Valparaiso, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valparaiso: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 531 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Valparaiso compares with Indiana
Valparaiso against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Valparaiso stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Valparaiso | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.1% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Valparaiso sits below Indiana on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Valparaiso: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Valparaiso (1.8 → 3.4).
Overview
Valparaiso has recorded 531 truck crashes since 2015, with 204 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Valparaiso since 2015: I-94 (4), US-30 (4), SR-49 (3), SR-130 (2) and SR-149 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Valparaiso fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; adjust start times where you can.
- With 13.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Valparaiso
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 4 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| SR-149 | 2 |
| Division Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Calumet Ave | 1 |
| Mu-Swanson Rd | 1 |
| Randolph St | 1 |
| SR-49N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Valparaiso) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 134 |
| US-30W | 41 |
| US-30E | 33 |
| US-6 | 31 |
| SR-49 | 30 |
| SR-2 | 18 |
| SR-49N | 17 |
| SR-130 | 15 |
Valparaiso at a glance
| Population | 35,065 |
| Land area | 17.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,046 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Valparaiso 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 | 20 | — | 5.8 |
| 2000s | 42 | +103% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 45 | +7% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 41 | -9% | 5.8 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Valparaiso
How many truck accidents are there in Valparaiso?
Since 2015, 531 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Valparaiso (204 injured, 15 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Valparaiso?
The worst month is September: 12.4% of truck crashes in Valparaiso happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Valparaiso?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Valparaiso since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Valparaiso compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Valparaiso has 130.9 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Valparaiso?
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.