ZIP 46771 (Mongo, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46771: 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 |
LaGrange County has lower values than Indiana for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in LaGrange County: 6.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.9 in Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 614 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in LaGrange County. They injured 240 people and killed 39.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
Road surface: 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46771 is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Us- 20 (3), SR-120 (2) and US-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46771 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in LaGrange County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 12.8% 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
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 LaGrange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| Us- 20 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-200 North | 1 |
| Nottawa Rd | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
| SR-9S | 1 |
| US-20W | 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 46771 at a glance
| Population | 80 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 46771
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46771?
614 truck crashes have been reported in LaGrange County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 240 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46771?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46771 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46771?
Truck crashes in LaGrange County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46771?
Since 2015, LaGrange County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46771 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, LaGrange County has 129.3 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46771?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.