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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 economic damages
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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 - 481
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 - 9
Rush County, IN - 2
Shelby County, IN - 12
Tipton County, IN - 8
White County, IN - 19

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Most recent accident reports

Indiana State Trooper injured when a tractor-trailer crashes into his cruiser on snowy I-865 in Marion County, Indiana

An Indiana State Police trooper was involved in a crash on the city’s northwest side on Tuesday morning. According to police, the trooper was investigating several slide offs in the area of Interstate 865 at the 4 mile marker.
Date: 
Monday, February 17, 2014
Roadway: 
I-865
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Truck Accident
Topics: 
Weather Conditions, Police and Government Vehicles

Man struck and seriously injured by hit-and-run driver in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police are investigating an apparent hit-and-run accident early Tuesday morning. Police and medics were called to the 5700 block of Massachusetts Avenue at 3:45 a.m. on a report of an injured male lying beside the roadway.
Date: 
Monday, February 17, 2014
Roadway: 
Massachusetts Avenue
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

One person killed after their car leaves slick I-70 roadway in Putnam County and crashes in the median.

Officials in Putnam County say one person was killed in a fatal crash on Intestate 70 early Sunday morning.

Date: 
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Roadway: 
I-70
City: 
Greencastle, IN
Type: Car Accident

Glen Rush, 62, arrested for OWI after his vehicle crashes into a UTV in Johnson County, Indiana

Officials say a man crashed into a utility task vehicle while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Date: 
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Roadway: 
County Road 350 North
City: 
Franklin, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
ATV/UTV Accident, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Property Damage

37-year-old man killed, Char’Dae Avery, 21, arrested on multiple charges, after her car raced through an intersection in Kokomo at high speed and crashed into the victims car.

Police say one person died and another was arrested after a crash happened in Kokomo over the weekend.

Date: 
Friday, February 14, 2014
Roadway: 
Boulevard and Park Road
City: 
Kokomo, IN
Type: Car Accident

David Niezgodski, 23-year-old daughter, seriopusly injured, transported to hospital, after two car crash at intersection in Indianapolis.

Police officials say two people were critically hurt in a crash in downtown Indianapolis Thursday night.

The crash occurred around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Ohio and Capitol.

Date: 
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Roadway: 
Ohio and Capitol
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident

William Cody Nichols, 34, killed after his SUV veers into path of tractor-trailer on westbound I-70.

The driver of an SUV died following a crash with a semi early Thursday morning.

Date: 
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Roadway: 
Westbound I-70
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Truck Accident

2 people injured, taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash in Madison County.

A four-vehicle crash in Madison County shut down a main roadway Wednesday morning and sent two people to the hospital.

Date: 
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Roadway: 
State Road 37 at State Road 128
City: 
Anderson, IN
Type: Car Accident

4 people taken to hospital after their pickup strikes tree in Marion County.

Four people were taken to local hospitals early Saturday morning after a vehicle they were in crashed on the city’s west side.

Date: 
Friday, February 7, 2014
Roadway: 
10th Street and Raceway Road
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Truck Accident

6 people injured after car rear-ends IndyGo transit bus on 25th Street and East Ralston Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana

An ambulance was called to the scene of an east side crash Thursday morning that involved a vehicle and an IndyGo bus.
Date: 
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Roadway: 
25th Street and East Ralston Avenue
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
Mass Transit, Rear-End Collisions

Rebecca Benson 32, seriously injured, driver Joel Hackleman 42, arrested for DUI after their snowmobile crashes into ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana

An Anderson woman was injured Wednesday morning after a snowmobile she was on crashed. Police say the driver was drunk.
Date: 
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Roadway: 
Creek Road
City: 
Noblesville, IN
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
Snowmobile, Ejected from Vehicle, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use

Minor injuries reported after mini-van and fire truck collide at intersection in Marion County.

Only minor injuries were reported after a minivan and an Indianapolis Fire Department truck collided Tuesday morning.

Date: 
Monday, February 3, 2014
Roadway: 
West 24th Street and North Meridian Street
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident

Joseph Carter killed after his car leaves roadway and crashes into tree in Johnson County.

A Martinsville man died as a result of a car crash in Johnson County over the weekend, according to the Johnson County sheriff.

Date: 
Friday, January 31, 2014
Roadway: 
County roads 600 North and 200 East
City: 
Whiteland, IN
Type: Car Accident

Michael Kees II, 31, killed after his car rear-ends another vehicle, loses control and crashes into tree on I-74 in Greensburg, Indiana

Indiana State Police dispatch says a man was killed Saturday night in a car crash.
Date: 
Friday, January 31, 2014
Roadway: 
I-74
City: 
Greensburg, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rear-End Collisions

Justin Oliver 22, seriously injured, taken to hospital, after he loses control of his pickup and overturns.

Shortly after 1 a.m. Friday, emergency crews were called to a crash at East 16th Street and North Delaware Street.

Date: 
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Roadway: 
East 16th Street and North Delaware Street
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident