ZIP 46761 (Lagrange, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46761: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in LaGrange 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
6 of 614 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How LaGrange County compares with Indiana
LaGrange County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where LaGrange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | LaGrange County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, LaGrange County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in LaGrange County: 6.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Police reported 614 crashes involving commercial trucks in LaGrange County since 2015: 240 people were injured and 39 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by CR-200 North (1), Nottawa Rd (1) and SR-120 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 46761 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Indiana; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 LaGrange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| CR-200 North | 1 |
| Nottawa Rd | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| Sr- 9 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20W | 1 |
| Us- 20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (LaGrange County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 215 |
| US-20 | 92 |
| SR-5 | 20 |
| US-20W | 20 |
| SR-120 | 17 |
| SR-9 | 12 |
| I-80W | 10 |
| I-80E | 10 |
ZIP 46761 at a glance
| Population | 12,032 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,430 |
| Median home value | $220,555 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in LaGrange 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 | 23 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +111% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 49 | +1% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 54 | +12% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46761
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46761?
Since 2015, 614 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in LaGrange County (240 injured, 39 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46761?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46761 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46761?
Truck crashes in LaGrange County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46761?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in LaGrange County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 46761 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, LaGrange County has 129.3 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46761?
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.