ZIP 46229 (Indianapolis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46229: 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 runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 46229: I-70 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 46229.
Overview
Police reported 10,966 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 3,567 people were injured and 157 were killed.
That averages about 3 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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 46229 is I-70, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-465 (8), I-65 (4) and I-65S (2).
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 46229 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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-70 | 10 |
| I-465 | 8 |
| I-65 | 4 |
| I-65S | 2 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 30th | 1 |
| 30th St | 1 |
| Arlington Ave | 1 |
| CR-100N | 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 46229 at a glance
| Population | 28,457 |
| Density | 968 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,388 |
| Median home value | $193,001 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 46229
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46229?
Marion County has had 10,966 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,567 people and killing 157.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 46229?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46229: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46229?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in October, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 46229?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 221 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46229 compare 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 46229?
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.