(Indianapolis, IN) - The number of people killed in motor vehicle crashes was up last year in La Porte County and throughout the state.  Statistics show fatalities statewide went from 899 in 2021 to 945 in 2022. 

In La Porte County, there were 22 motor vehicle fatalities in 2022, which was an increase of two road related deaths over the previous year.

Fatalities in Porter County rose from 14 in 2021 to 22 last year.