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Indianapolis - the capital of Indiana and second largest city in the American Midwest

Indianapolis has a population of over 840,000, making it the largest city in the state of Indiana. It's known for many things, one of which is being home to the world renown Indianapolis 500 car race. Indianapolis is a popular tourist destination  and also a great place to live and work, being ranked at 24th nationwide by Forbes Magazine for Best Places for Businesses and Careers. The weather in Indianapolis ranges from hot in the summer to very cold in the winter. For more information about current weather conditions visit Accuweather. Nicknamed the Crossroads of America, Indianapolis is served by many major roadways including:

For up-to-date information about roads and transportation within Indianapolis, visit the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Links to recent accidents in Indianapolis

Here is information on the most recent accidents in the Indianapolis area:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Indianapolis, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.

If someone you know has been in an accident in Indianapolis, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Indianapolis grief support information for accident victims

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on finding an Indianapolis grief counselor.

IGet more information about topics related to Indianapolis accidents and injuries at the links below

When someone is injured in an accident in Indianapolis, it is important to gather information about what happens next.

Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.

When someone is seriously injured or killed in an accident, it is important to get help from an experienced personal injury attorney. A good accident lawyer works with injured folks to get financial compensation for accidents and injuries. Learn more about:

To get information on how to handle a personal injury claim after an indianapolis accident, speak to an experienced Indianapolis personal injury lawyer to get the help you need.

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Percent of U.S: 
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State: 
Indiana

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Information about The Physiatrist’s Role In Cases Involving Serious Injuries
Conversation With John Trimble (Defense Attorney's Perspective)
Information about economic damages
Information about Personal Injury Settlement Issues
The Importance Of Preserving Evidence In Truck Accident Cases

Accident reports by county

Bartholomew County, IN - 34
Benton County, IN - 2
Blackford County, IN - 1
Boone County, IN - 28
Brown County, IN - 2
Carroll County, IN - 8
Cass County, IN - 10
Clinton County, IN - 14
Decatur County, IN - 24
Delaware County, IN - 26
Fayette County, IN - 3
Fountain County, IN - 2
Grant County, IN - 24
Hamilton County, IN - 51
Hancock County, IN - 30
Hendricks County, IN - 41
Henry County, IN - 10
Howard County, IN - 11
Johnson County, IN - 46
Lawrence County, IN - 2
Madison County, IN - 39
Marion County, IN - 484
Miami County, IN - 10
Monroe County, IN - 10
Montgomery County, IN - 7
Morgan County, IN - 17
Owen County, IN - 5
Putnam County, IN - 8
Randolph County, IN - 10
Rush County, IN - 2
Shelby County, IN - 12
Tipton County, IN - 8
White County, IN - 19

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Indianapolis, IN

Episode 3: Conversation With Doug Kouns (Investigating The Wreck)

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Indianapolis, IN

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Most recent accident reports

Miranda Dermanelian, 25, dies from drowning, after her SUV left the Allisonville Road in Indianapolis and crashed into Fall Creek, where it quickly submerged.

Drowning was the cause of death of a woman who drove her SUV into Fall Creek on Friday morning, according to an autopsy today.
Date: 
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Roadway: 
Allisonville Road
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Accidents in Waterways

Lori Moore, 47, killed, James Moore, 47, suffers minor injuries, taken to hospital, after their motorcycle loses control, on Allisonville Road near Fishers, and crashes.

Fishers police are investigating a Tuesday afternoon motorcycle crash that killed a 47-year-old Lebanon woman.

Date: 
Monday, March 10, 2014
Roadway: 
Allisonville Road
City: 
Fishers, IN
Type: Car Accident

Michael Otte, 56, killed, after his car crashes into a stopped tractor-trailer on northbound I-65 near Columbus.

Police have released more details about a deadly crash along Interstate 65 in Bartholomew County Tuesday night.

Date: 
Monday, March 10, 2014
Roadway: 
I-65
City: 
Columbus, IN
Type: Truck Accident

One child and one police offer injured after a police pursuit ends in a crash in Brownsburg, Indiana

Police say they have a man in custody about two miles from the scene of a crash early Saturday after leading police on a chase that went into two counties.
Date: 
Friday, March 7, 2014
Roadway: 
Kentucky Avenue
City: 
Brownsburg, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, High-Speed Chase

Danissa Moss, 41, James Townsend, 57, arrested after a police pursuit, following a robbery, leads to their car crashing into a IHOP on U.S. 31 in Greenwood.

The Greenwood Police Department was involved in a short pursuit Friday night.

Date: 
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Roadway: 
US 31 and Shelby Street
City: 
Greenwood, IN
Type: Car Accident

Driver of pickup killed, driver of tractor-trailer airlifted to hospital, after a collision on U.S. 24, near Logansport.

One person was killed and another was airlifted after a crash on U.S. 24 in Cass County Thursday.

Date: 
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 24
City: 
Logansport, IN
Type: Car Accident

7-month-old baby killed, 2 adults and a 3-year-old taken to hospital, after a hit and run driver, traveling at high speed, rear-ended the victims car in Indianapolis. Two suspects fled on foot.

Indianapolis Metro Police say they are looking for two people who ran from the scene of a crash that killed a baby that was in the car.

The crash happened at 11 p.m. Tuesday.

Date: 
Monday, March 3, 2014
Roadway: 
38th Street
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident

3 tractor-trailers collide on I-70 in Hancock County, No injuries reported.

Indiana State Police are investigating a crash involving 3 semis that closed a portion of I-70 in Hancock County early Tuesday.

Date: 
Monday, March 3, 2014
Roadway: 
I-70
City: 
Greenfield, IN
Type: Truck Accident

Shawn Dugger, 23, arrested of OWI, after his pickup left the State Road 44 roadway and crashed into a tree in Johnson County.

A 23-year-old Johnson County man was arrested Monday after crashing his vehicle into a tree and telling investigators, “I have been drinking. Do what you must,” according to police reports.

Date: 
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Roadway: 
State Road 44
City: 
Trafalgar, IN
Type: Car Accident

One man slightly injured, taken to hospital, after crashing his car into Broad Ripple canal in Indianapolis.

Police in Indianapolis are trying to figure out how a car got into the Broad Ripple canal early Sunday morning.

Date: 
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Roadway: 
College Avenue and Westfield Boulevard
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident

Frank Adams,65, killed, after his car collides with a tractor-trailer driven by Jakub Huremvic, 48, on I-70 near Greenfield in Hancock County.

A 65-year-old Beech Grove man died of injuries sustained in a Thursday-night crash on Interstate 70 in Hancock County, police said.

Date: 
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Roadway: 
I-70
City: 
Greenfield, IN
Type: Truck Accident

Woman driver injured, taken to hospital, after crashing partially through a White River bridge railing in Indianapolis.

Some frightening moments after a car crashed through the railing of a bridge on the city west side early Thursday morning.

Date: 
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Roadway: 
West 16th Street over White River bridge
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident

9-year-old girl critically injured, airlifted to hospital, 6-year-old boy slightly injured, after they are run over by a school bus near Taylorsville in Bartholomew County, Indiana

Emergency personnel were on the scene of a crash Thursday morning where two children were struck by a school bus, police dispatchers said.
Date: 
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Roadway: 
West Chaucer Drive
City: 
Taylorsville, IN
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
School Bus, Children/Minors Involved, Trapped Under/Inside Vehicle

One construction worker slightly injured after 3 tractor-trailers and a truck collide on I-70 westbound in Hendricks County, Indiana

A crash involving three trucks shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Hendricks County Wednesday morning and injured a construction worker.
Date: 
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Roadway: 
I-70
City: 
Plainfield, IN
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Construction/Work Zone, Pileup, Accident Type - Commercial Truck Accident

Jeffrey Ward, arrested for DUI, after crashing into a school bus with 7 students aboard at an intersection in Shelbyville, Indiana

A man was taken to the Shelby County Jail Monday morning after police say he crashed his car into a school bus and was intoxicated.
Date: 
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Roadway: 
Tompkins at Polk Street
City: 
Shelbyville, IN
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
School Bus, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Red Light/Stop Sign