ZIP 46254 (Indianapolis, IN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 46254: 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 has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Marion County: 1.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.9 across Indiana.
Overview
Since 2015, 10,966 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 3,567 people and killed 157.
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.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 46254 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-65 (5), I-70 (5), I-465 (4), Harding St (3) and I-65S (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 221 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.4% across Indiana.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (11% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 46254 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-65 | 5 |
| I-70 | 5 |
| I-465 | 4 |
| Harding St | 3 |
| I-65S | 3 |
| Holt Rd | 2 |
| I-465E | 2 |
| Kentucky Ave | 2 |
| US-36E | 2 |
| US-40 | 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 46254 at a glance
| Population | 40,674 |
| Density | 1,248 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,287 |
| Median home value | $186,108 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 46254
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 46254?
Marion County has had 10,966 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,567 people and killing 157.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 46254?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in October, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 46254?
Garbage trucks were involved in 221 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 46254 compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 94.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 80.8 for Indiana.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 46254?
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.