How often are hazardous materials passing right by Midwestern drivers, homes?
Indianapolis Star
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In an analysis by USA Today Network partners across the Midwest, we looked at the data for incidents involving hazardous materials. We found that 20% of all hazmat incidents since 2013 happened in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Illinois.
Here's a look at our investigation into transporting hazardous materials through the Midwest.
▶ Huge amounts of hazardous materials pass through Midwest every day. How safe are residents?
▶ A deeper look at the numbers
▶ 6 things to know from our investigation
▶ Top hazardous material incidents in the Midwest since 2013, by state
IndyStar, Detroit Free-Press, Cincinnati Enquirer, Louisville Courier Journal and Peoria Journal-Star journalists contributed to this investigation.