ZIP 46235 (Indianapolis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46235: 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 sits below Indiana 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 46235: I-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46235: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 10,966 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,567 people injured and 157 killed.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: I-465 (7), I-69 (4) and I-70E (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 221 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Their busiest month is May, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46235 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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-70 | 9 |
| I-465 | 7 |
| I-69 | 4 |
| I-70E | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 30th | 1 |
| 30th St | 1 |
| Arlington Ave | 1 |
| CR-100N | 1 |
| CR-200W | 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 46235 at a glance
| Population | 36,317 |
| Density | 1,464 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,951 |
| Median home value | $180,620 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 46235
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 46235?
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 46235?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46235 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 46235?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in October, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46235?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 221 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46235 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 46235?
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.