ZIP 46237 (Indianapolis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46237: 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.
ZIP 46237 at a glance: I-465 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46237: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 10,966 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,567 people injured and 157 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (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%).
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 (8). Next come I-65 (7), I-70 (7) and Harding St (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
221 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46237 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-465 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| I-65 | 7 |
| I-70 | 7 |
| Harding St | 4 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| Holt Rd | 2 |
| I-65N | 2 |
| I-74 | 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 46237 at a glance
| Population | 43,473 |
| Density | 1,144 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,078 |
| Median home value | $232,452 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 46237
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 46237?
Marion County has had 10,966 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,567 people and killing 157.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 46237?
I-465 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46237 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46237?
The worst month is October: 9.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 46237?
221 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 46237 compared with Indiana?
Marion County records 94.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Indiana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 46237?
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.