Indianapolis, IN - Accident News and Resources including car, bicycle, motorcycle and truck accidents and much more.

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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Legal Resources

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Information about economic damages

If somebody’s been out there, and they’re listening to this, and they have suffered a serious injury or someone in their family has, and they have some of these losses like you just talked about and they have this effect and this impact. Learn more here...

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Information about Personal Injury Settlement Issues

I felt like it was extraordinarily important for average everyday folks who happen to be victims of serious wrecks, have suffered catastrophic injuries, or someone in their family suffered a wrongful death, to understand what’s involved in keeping your settlement. 

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Navigating Truck Accidents Involving Government Vehicles

Traditionally, government entities are immune from liability for accidents because of the doctrine of “sovereign immunity.” This common law concept says a government cannot be sued without its consent. But modern views of governmental accountability have forced the federal government, as well as state and local governments, to allow certain claims. Learn more here...

Most recent accident reports

Officials say an ambulance was transporting one person to the hospital when it was T-boned by another vehicle. The crash occurred at 11th and Senate Thursday afternoon.
Date: 
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Roadway: 
11th and Senate
Three people were taken to local hospitals Tuesday afternoon after two cars collided head-on. It happened around 2:30 p.m. at East Raymond Street and South Meridian Street, which is on the city’s south side.

Three people were injured in a one-car accident overnight Saturday on the city's east side.

It happened around 1:15 a.m. near 38th Street and Emerson Avenue.

Date: 
Friday, January 17, 2014
Type: Car Accident
Officials with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department confirm a school bus and a passenger vehicle were involved in a crash Friday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. near the Sam Jones Expressway and Bradbury Avenue.
Date: 
Thursday, January 16, 2014

A number of accidents were reported on Thursday morning because of slick conditions on interstates.

Multiple crashes prompted authorities to shut down Interstate 70 in both directions in the Greenfield area.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Roadway: 
I-65/I-70
Type: Car Accident
Police were looking for a vehicle after a person was taken to the hospital on Tuesday morning following a hit-and-run crash. Officers responded to the area of East 38th Street and Alsace Place around 7:40 a.m. This is just west of North Post Road.
Date: 
Monday, January 13, 2014
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was investigating a serious crash on the city's northwest side on Friday morning where a person was hit by a vehicle that then left the scene.
Date: 
Thursday, January 9, 2014

A three-vehicle crash shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 74 for about an hour on Thursday morning.

The crash happened around 9:11 a.m. near Raceway Road in Hendricks County.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Roadway: 
I-74
Type: Car Accident
A man was airlifted to the hospital with serious internal injuries after a snowmobile crash in Kosciusko County.
Date: 
Friday, January 3, 2014
Roadway: 
600 N and 150 W
Madison County officials say a deputy's vehicle was hit early Saturday morning on Interstate 69. It happened just after 4 a.m. near the 215 mile marker.
Date: 
Friday, January 3, 2014
Roadway: 
I-69
Type: Car Accident

Two people were sent to a local hospital following a police chase and collision Friday night in downtown Crawfordsville.

Date: 
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Type: Car Accident

Authorities say slick roads from a winter storm contributed to a crash in rural central Indiana that killed a 19-year-old from Florida who was visiting relatives in the area.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Roadway: 
Indiana 19
City: 
Tipton, IN
Type: Car Accident

A local man died Saturday after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a car.

Officials say Jerry Dunnichay hit a black car at Eighth Street and Scatterfield Road. The bike then skidding along the road.

Date: 
Friday, December 27, 2013
A 23-year-old man was taken to IU Health Methodist Hospital early Saturday morning after being trapped inside of a car after it crashed. It happened around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Brookeville Road and South Post Road.
Date: 
Friday, December 27, 2013

Police are investigating a crash involving three vehicles on the city's south side.

Date: 
Friday, December 20, 2013
Type: Car Accident