ZIP 46220 (Indianapolis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46220: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 46220: I-465 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46220: 9 since 2015.
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
October has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 46220 is I-465, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (8), I-65 (3) and I-69 (3).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46220 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 9 |
| I-70 | 8 |
| I-65 | 3 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| Harding St | 2 |
| I-465E | 2 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| Raymond 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 46220 at a glance
| Population | 36,952 |
| Density | 1,216 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,050 |
| Median home value | $359,005 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.2 a year in 2016–19, 14.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46220
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46220?
10,966 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 157 deaths and 3,567 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46220?
Since 2015, I-465 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46220: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46220?
The worst month is October: 9.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46220?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 221 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46220 compared with Indiana?
The yearly rate is 94.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46220?
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.