ZIP 46301 (Beverly Shores, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Porter County, 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
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.
The headline for ZIP 46301: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46301 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.6 vs 2.0).
Overview
Police reported 2,058 crashes involving commercial trucks in Porter County since 2015: 660 people were injured and 56 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
15.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: US-20 (8), SR-49 (3) and US-421 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46301 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- With 15.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-94 | 9 |
| US-20 | 8 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| US-421 | 2 |
| CR-400N | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| US-12E | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
| Us- 6 | 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 |
ZIP 46301 at a glance
| Population | 650 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,948 |
| Median home value | $605,791 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 82 a year in the 1990s and 171 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46301
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46301?
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 ZIP 46301?
I-94 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46301 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46301?
January has the most truck crashes in Porter County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46301?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in Porter County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46301 compare with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 99.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Porter County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46301?
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.