ZIP 46240 (Indianapolis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46240: 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.
ZIP 46240 at a glance: 1.5× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46240: 4.5 in 2016–19, 6.6 in 2020–24.
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
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 46240 since 2015: I-465 (6), I-70 (6), I-65 (3), I-69 (3) and I-465E (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 221 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across 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 46240 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-465 | 6 |
| I-70 | 6 |
| I-65 | 3 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| I-465E | 2 |
| 30th | 1 |
| 30th St | 1 |
| 38th St | 1 |
| 38th Street | 1 |
| Fallcreek Rd | 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 46240 at a glance
| Population | 19,595 |
| Density | 773 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,156 |
| Median home value | $347,901 |
| 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 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 46240
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46240?
Since 2015, 10,966 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (3,567 injured, 157 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 46240?
The worst month is October: 9.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46240?
221 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 46240 compare 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 46240?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.