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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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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 - 23
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

One killed when pickup and semi truck collide on U.S. 47

One person is dead after a crash between a semi truck and a pickup truck in Boone County this morning.

The crash happened on U.S. 47 east of U.S. 39 near Thorntown before 7 a.m.

Date: 
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Roadway: 
U.S. 47 east of U.S. 39
City: 
Thorntown, IN
Type: Truck Accident

Lindsay Noah, 15, killed, one other injured, when their vehicle runs stop signs, crashes into pickup

A 15-year-old Decatur County girl was killed Tuesday evening when the vehicle she was riding in ran a stop sign and was struck by a pick up truck.

Date: 
Monday, December 16, 2013
Roadway: 
State Road 3 and County Road 500 North
City: 
Greensburg, IN
Type: Truck Accident

Child struck by car on East 32nd Street and North Emerson Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana

A child was struck by a car Tuesday afternoon on the city’s Eastside. The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m. at East 32nd Street and North Emerson Avenue. The child was struck by a green Ford Taurus, but did not have life-threatening injuries.
Date: 
Monday, December 16, 2013
Roadway: 
East 32nd Street and North Emerson Avenue
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved

10-year-old girl struck and killed by car while crossing West Thompson Road in Indianapolis, Indiana

A child died after being struck by a car Tuesday evening on the city's Southwestside.
Date: 
Monday, December 16, 2013
Roadway: 
West Thompson Road
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved

Gary Staggs killed in 4 car crash, two others injured, on St. Road 46.

One man was killed in a multi-car crash in Owen County Monday night that closed State Road 46 for three hours.

Date: 
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Roadway: 
State Road 46
City: 
Spencer, IN
Type: Car Accident

8 taken to hospital after two cars collide.

Eight people were taken to local hospitals Saturday afternoon after a crash.

It happened just after 1 p.m. Saturday at Southeastern Parkway and Connecticut Avenue.

Date: 
Friday, December 13, 2013
Roadway: 
Southeastern Parkway and Connecticut Avenue
City: 
Fishers, IN
Type: Car Accident

Multi-vehicle crash closes S. R. 39 temporarily.

State Road 39 re-opened in Boone County Friday morning following a crash.

The crash involved multiple vehicles.

Date: 
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Roadway: 
S.R. 39
City: 
Lebanon, IN
Type: Car Accident

At least on injured in multi-car crash on I-65.

A multiple-car pileup on the northbound lanes of I-65 near County Line Road left at least one motorist injured and snagged rush-hour traffic.

The scene was cleared and lanes reopened by 9:30 a.m.

Date: 
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Roadway: 
I-65
City: 
Indianapolis, IN

Driver killed after car hits semi head-on on Indiana 44 near Old Franklin Road in Shelbyville, Indiana

A head-on crash involving a semi and another vehicle killed one person in Shelby County this afternoon.
Date: 
Monday, December 9, 2013
Roadway: 
Indiana 44
City: 
Shelbyville, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on, Wrong-way Crash, Accident Type - Commercial Truck Accident

Ayman Raja taken to hospital after his semi rolls over on I-65.

A semi driver was injured this afternoon in a rollover on I-65 in Boone County. The accident at 4:24 p.m. also has closed the right-hand northbound lane of the interstate, according to a news release from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
Date: 
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Roadway: 
I-65
Type: Truck Accident
Topics: 
Rollover

4 hurt, two critical in multi-car crash on U.S. 421.

Four people were injured - two in critical condition - at local hospitals Friday after three vehicles crashed in Greensburg.

Date: 
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Roadway: 
U.S. 421 at State Road 3
City: 
Greensburg, IN

Jeffery M. Franklin, 26, Dillon Woods, 18, and Christopher J Ryan, 21, injured in head-on crash on State Road 9 and Chapman Drive in Greenfield, Indiana

One person was critically injured, two others seriously hurt in a head-on crash in Greenfield late Wednesday. The crash happened shortly before 11 p.m. in the area of State Road 9 and Chapman Drive.
Date: 
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Roadway: 
State Road 9 and Chapman Drive
City: 
Greenfield, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use

Motorcyclist Michael S. Bische, 38, killed in crash in Fishers, Indiana

The Fishers Police Department responded to a fatal crash Sunday evening. Officials say the accident occurred on 126th Street just east of SR 37 just before 5 p.m. Sunday
Date: 
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Roadway: 
126th St.
City: 
Fishers, IN
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Eric Lach killed in car accident near Bloomington

A crash Tuesday evening, six miles west of Bloomington, claimed the life of a Bloomington man.

Eric Lach, 35, was pronounced dead at IU Health Bloomington Hospital following the crash.

Date: 
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Roadway: 
State Road 45
City: 
Bloomington, IN

Man crashes car into 2 Indianapolis homes

man allegedly crashed a car into two homes Monday afternoon during a police pursuit on the city’s Westside.

Date: 
Monday, November 25, 2013
Roadway: 
South Harris Avenue.
City: 
Indianapolis, IN