ZIP 46226 (Indianapolis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46226: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 46226: I-70 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 46226.
Overview
Since 2015, 10,966 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 3,567 people and killed 157.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a 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.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.2% of truck crashes, compared with 10.6% in Indiana.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 46226 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-465 (8), I-65 (4) and I-69 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
221 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (11%).
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46226 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Marion County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-70 | 9 |
| I-465 | 8 |
| I-65 | 4 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| Harding St | 2 |
| I-465E | 2 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| I-70E | 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 46226 at a glance
| Population | 47,099 |
| Density | 1,228 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,325 |
| Median home value | $158,638 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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. 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 46226
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46226?
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 46226?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46226: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46226?
The worst month is October: 9.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46226?
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 46226 compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 94.7 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 46226?
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.