ZIP 46214 (Indianapolis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46214: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Indiana
Marion County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 48% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 32.0% | 24.8% | same |
Marion County sits below Indiana on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 46214: I-465 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 46214.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 10,966 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,567 people injured and 157 killed.
That averages about 3 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-465 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: I-70 (7), Harding St (5) and I-65 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 221 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Their busiest month is May, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46214 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-465 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-465 | 8 |
| I-70 | 7 |
| Harding St | 5 |
| I-65 | 5 |
| I-70E | 4 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| Holt Rd | 2 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| Kentucky Ave | 2 |
| Raymond St | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-465 | 1,311 |
| I-65 | 630 |
| I-70 | 554 |
| I-65N | 393 |
| I-465N | 342 |
| I-65S | 291 |
| I-465S | 281 |
| I-70W | 278 |
ZIP 46214 at a glance
| Population | 24,472 |
| Density | 1,266 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,178 |
| Median home value | $201,821 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 286 | — | 11.0 |
| 2000s | 564 | +97% | 6.4 |
| 2010s | 711 | +26% | 7.9 |
| 2020s | 1,010 | +42% | 14.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 286 a year in the 1990s and 1,010 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 10.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 14.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46214
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46214?
Marion County has had 10,966 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,567 people and killing 157.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46214?
I-465 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46214 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46214?
October has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46214?
Garbage trucks were involved in 221 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46214 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 94.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46214?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.