The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Indiana peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Indiana, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Indianapolis, South Bend and Fort Wayne. Out of the three cities, South Bend and Fort Wayne do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in South Bend rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Fort Wayne rose steadily.

How do development practices in Indiana fare in comparison to others in United States? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Indiana was the 22nd-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in United States, street construction in Indiana has become more connected. Indiana ranked 12th in 1975, 19th in 1976-1990, 26th in 1991-2005 and 22nd in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Indiana is Lawrence with an SNDi of 4.33, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is South Bend with an SNDi of 1.74, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: South Bend, Lawrence

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Indiana rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Indiana, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Indianapolis, South Bend and Fort Wayne. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Indiana follow the same region trend.

To date, Indiana is the 18th-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in United States, the street network in Indiana has become more connected. Indiana ranked 12th in 1975, 12th in 1976-1990, 18th in 1991-2005 and 18th in 2006-2020.