ZIP 46225 (Indianapolis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46225: 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 |
Compared with Indiana, Marion County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 46225: I-465 deadliest road: 14 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46225 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Indiana.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, 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 (14). It is followed by I-70 (9), I-65 (6) and Harding St (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 221 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46225 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-465 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Marion County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 14 |
| I-70 | 9 |
| I-65 | 6 |
| Harding St | 5 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| US-40 | 3 |
| Holt Rd | 2 |
| I-65N | 2 |
| Kentucky Ave | 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 46225 at a glance
| Population | 6,037 |
| Density | 586 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,190 |
| Median home value | $155,786 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 10.2 a year in 2016–19 and 14.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 46225
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46225?
Since 2015, 10,966 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (3,567 injured, 157 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46225?
Since 2015, I-465 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46225: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46225?
October has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46225?
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 46225 compared 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 46225?
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.