ZIP 46347 (Kouts, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46347: 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 sits below Indiana on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 46347 at a glance: SR-8 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46347 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,058 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Porter County. They injured 660 people and killed 56.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Within this area, SR-8 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: Division Rd (1), SR-10 (1) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
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 ZIP 46347 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-8 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.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 5 |
| Division Rd | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
| US-421 | 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 46347 at a glance
| Population | 4,951 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,348 |
| Median home value | $259,979 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46347
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46347?
2,058 truck crashes have been reported in Porter County since 2015, with 56 deaths and 660 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46347?
Since 2015, SR-8 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46347: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46347?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Porter County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46347?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in Porter County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46347 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 46347?
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.