ZIP 46217 (Indianapolis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46217: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 46217: I-465 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 46217.
Overview
Police reported 10,966 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 3,567 people were injured and 157 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
I-465 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46217 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70 (7), I-65 (6) and Harding St (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 221 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46217 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-465; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 10 |
| I-70 | 7 |
| I-65 | 6 |
| Harding St | 5 |
| I-70E | 4 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| Holt Rd | 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 46217 at a glance
| Population | 36,917 |
| Density | 674 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,029 |
| Median home value | $243,797 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 286 to 1,010. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 46217
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46217?
Since 2015, 10,966 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (3,567 injured, 157 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 46217?
NHTSA data shows I-465 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46217 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46217?
October has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46217?
221 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46217 compare with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 94.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46217?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.