ZIP 46219 (Indianapolis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46219: 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 has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 46219 at a glance: I-465 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 46219.
Overview
Since 2015, 10,966 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 3,567 people and killed 157.
That averages about 3 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-465 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46219 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70 (9), 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (11% of them).
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46219 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Check whether your routes use I-465, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 12 |
| I-70 | 9 |
| I-65 | 6 |
| Harding St | 5 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| I-70E | 3 |
| Kentucky Ave | 2 |
| Raymond St | 2 |
| Shelby St | 2 |
| 30th | 1 |
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 46219 at a glance
| Population | 38,855 |
| Density | 1,150 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,803 |
| Median home value | $182,711 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 286 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,010. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 46219
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46219?
Marion County has had 10,966 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,567 people and killing 157.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46219?
I-465 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46219 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46219?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in October, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46219?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 221 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46219 compare with Indiana?
Marion County records 94.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46219?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.