Out of 49 counties with PHMSA gas distribution data, these are the counties with the highest incident risk.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Counties ranked | 49 |
| Total incidents (top 100) | 58 |
| Total fatalities (top 100) | 7 |
Top 49 Counties
| Rank | County | State | Incidents | Fatalities | Latest Year | Risk Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LaPorte | Indiana | 4 | 0 | 2024 | 10/100 |
| 2 | Lake | Indiana | 4 | 0 | 2024 | 10/100 |
| 3 | Porter | Indiana | 4 | 0 | 2024 | 10/100 |
| 4 | Delaware | Indiana | 4 | 0 | 2021 | 3/100 |
| 5 | Marion | Indiana | 4 | 0 | 2021 | 3/100 |
| 6 | Vanderburgh | Indiana | 3 | 4 | 2022 | 19/100 |
| 7 | Decatur | Indiana | 2 | 0 | 2017 | 9/100 |
| 8 | Bartholomew | Indiana | 2 | 1 | 2021 | 9/100 |
| 9 | Madison | Indiana | 2 | 0 | 2018 | 7/100 |
| 10 | Hamilton | Indiana | 2 | 0 | 2016 | 7/100 |
| 11 | Johnson | Indiana | 2 | 0 | 2022 | 5/100 |
| 12 | Rush | Indiana | 2 | 0 | 2017 | 2/100 |
| 13 | Dearborn | Indiana | 2 | 0 | 2008 | 2/100 |
| 14 | White | Indiana | 2 | 0 | 2012 | 2/100 |
| 15 | Allen | Indiana | 2 | 0 | 2020 | 1/100 |
| 16 | Huntington | Indiana | 1 | 2 | 2006 | 30/100 |
| 17 | Morgan | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2019 | 5/100 |
| 18 | Owen | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2019 | 5/100 |
| 19 | Steuben | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2024 | 4/100 |
| 20 | Putnam | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2026 | 3/100 |
| 21 | Blackford | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2025 | 3/100 |
| 22 | Dubois | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2014 | 2/100 |
| 23 | Vigo | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2016 | 2/100 |
| 24 | Hendricks | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2017 | 1/100 |
| 25 | Elkhart | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2020 | 1/100 |
| 26 | Whitley | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2008 | 1/100 |
| 27 | Jackson | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2006 | 1/100 |
| 28 | Wayne | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2010 | 1/100 |
| 29 | Monroe | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2005 | 1/100 |
| 30 | Perry | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2015 | 1/100 |
| 31 | Montgomery | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2020 | 1/100 |
| 32 | Fountain | Indiana | 1 | 0 | 2014 | 1/100 |
| 33 | Clark | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 16/100 |
| 34 | Floyd | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 16/100 |
| 35 | Wells | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 3/100 |
| 36 | Carroll | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 2/100 |
| 37 | Henry | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 2/100 |
| 38 | Newton | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 2/100 |
| 39 | Cass | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 2/100 |
| 40 | Ripley | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 2/100 |
| 41 | Crawford | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 2/100 |
| 42 | Clay | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 2/100 |
| 43 | Knox | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 2/100 |
| 44 | Parke | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 2/100 |
| 45 | Vermillion | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 2/100 |
| 46 | Shelby | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 1/100 |
| 47 | Kosciusko | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 1/100 |
| 48 | Franklin | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 1/100 |
| 49 | Greene | Indiana | 0 | 0 | — | 1/100 |
Methodology
County rankings for Indiana based on total PHMSA gas distribution incidents reported since 2004.
Data source: U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Gas Distribution System Incident Reports 2004-2026. Last updated: 2026-06-04.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a gas distribution incident?
Gas distribution incidents involve failures in the local natural gas pipeline network — leaks, ruptures, explosions, and equipment failures that can cause property damage, injuries, and fatalities. PHMSA requires all operators to report significant incidents.
How can I protect my home?
Install CO detectors on every level (CPSC recommendation). Have gas appliances inspected annually. Know the signs of a gas leak: rotten egg smell, hissing near gas lines, dead vegetation near pipelines. If you suspect a leak, leave immediately and call 911.