Injury and Violence
Motor Vehicle CrashesThe combined three-county motor vehicle death rate is worse than the national rate, attributable to relatively high rates in LaPorte and Porter counties.
Bicycle Safety
Compared to kids nationwide, children in Northwest Indiana are much less likely to wear bicycle helmets.
Violent Crime
Adults in Northwest Indiana are more likely to report being a victim of a violent crime than their national counterparts.
Homicide & Suicide
Overall, the suicide death rate in Northwest Indiana is better than reported nationwide, although the Porter County rate is slightly higher than average. In contrast, homicide death rates are higher in Lake and LaPorte counties.
| Injury and Violence | NW IN | US | HP2010 | Significance vs. U.S. | Significance vs. HP2010 |
| % Victim of Violent Crime in Past 5 Yrs | 5.4 | 2.8 | WORSE | ||
| % Child "Always" Wears Bicycle Helmet (5-17) | 20.5 | 43.2 | WORSE | ||
| Age-Adjusted Homicide Deaths/100,000 | 14.1 | 6.1 | 3 | WORSE | Does NOT Meet Goal |
| Age-Adjusted MV Accident Deaths/100,000 | 15.8 | 15.7 | 9.2 | WORSE | Does NOT Meet Goal |
| % Homes w/Unlocked Loaded Firearm | 16 | 14.7 | 16 | similar | indeterminable |
| % Firearm in Home | 29.6 | 31.6 | similar | ||
| % Victim of Domestic Violence in Past 5 Yrs | 3.1 | 3.3 | similar | ||
| % Homes With Children With a Firearm | 27.8 | 28.6 | similar | ||
| % Child (5-17) "Always" Uses Seat Belt | 93.4 | 94.9 | 92 | similar | indeterminable |
| % "Always" Wear Seat Belt | 84.9 | 77.4 | 92 | BETTER | Does NOT Meet Goal |
| % Child (<5) "Always" Uses Auto Child Restraint | 99.5 | 93.2 | 100 | BETTER | indeterminable |
| Age-Adjusted All Accident Deaths/100,000 | 33.31 | 36.9 | 17.5 | BETTER | Does NOT Meet Goal |
| Age-Adjusted Other Accident Deaths/100,000 | 17.49 | 21.2 | 8.3 | BETTER | Does Not MEET Goal |
| Age-Adjusted Suicide Deaths/100,000 | 10.7 | 10.9 | 5 | BETTER | Does NOT Meet Goal |