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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.

Rank: 
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Percent of U.S: 
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State: 
Indiana

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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 - 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

Robert P. Deakin, 46, killed in semi truck crash on Interstate 70 on July 14.

Police have identified a tractor-trailer driver killed in a crash on I-70 in Putnam County on Monday. The driver was Robert P. Deakin, age 46, of Avon, Indiana. The coroner found the cause of death was blunt force trauma.
Date: 
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Roadway: 
I-70
Type: Truck Accident

Michael Chadbourne, 16, and Jason Moran killed, and Sarah McLevish injured in swimming accident on Big Blue River on June 6.

A second teen caught over the weekend in the turbulent waters of a dam near Edinburgh has died.

Michael Chadbourne, 16, died Monday, according to the Marion County coroner's office.

Date: 
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Edinburgh, IN
Type: Other Type of Accident

Amber Davidson, 23, killed in single car crash into creek on I-69 in Anderson, Indiana

A 23-year-old Fishers woman died at IU Health Saxony Hospital on Thursday night, several hours after her car drove off I-69 and ended up in a creek, Madison County Sheriff Ron Richardson said in a written release.
Date: 
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Roadway: 
I-69
City: 
Anderson, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Accidents in Waterways

Paul Summers, 46, dies in single car crash on Interstate 465 on May 28.

A Greenwood man died in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 465 on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

The crash happened on the northbound I-465 ramp onto eastbound Interstate 74 at 5 p.m., officials with the Indiana State Police said.

Date: 
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 465
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident

Jack Yance, 56, killed on Interstate 70 near Indianapolis International Airport on May 21.

A semi truck driver who stopped to help two other motorists involved in a crash was struck and killed by another semi this morning on Interstate 70 westbound near the Indianapolis International Airport.

Date: 
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 70
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident

Donald Wayne Hauck, 50, killed in skydiving accident on May 18 near Franklin Flying Field.

A Greenfield man has died Sunday after his parachute failed to deploy while skydiving, witnesses told authorities.

Date: 
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Franklin, IN
Type: Other Type of Accident

Highway workers Coty DeMoss, 24, and Kenneth Duerson Jr., 49, killed in collision with pickup on Interstate 69 on May 9

Police say two highway workers have been killed after a pickup truck crashed in an Interstate 69 construction zone on the northeast side of Indianapolis.

Date: 
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 69
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident

Dylan Cox, 15, dies in skateboarding accident in Camby, Indiana

A weekend crash that fatally injured a 15-year-old skateboarder remained under investigation Monday, but it appeared the motorist had no chance to avoid the teen, investigators said.
Date: 
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Roadway: 
Heartland Boulevard and Raceway Road
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Skateboard, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers

One woman and one child injured, taken to hospital, after their car crashes into a tractor-trailer at the intersection of Lafayette Road and West 71st. Street in Indianapolis.

Fire officials in Pike Township say a woman and child were taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon following a crash on the northwest side of Indianapolis.

Date: 
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Roadway: 
Lafayette Road and West 71st Street
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Truck Accident

One adult killed, after their bicycle is struck by a Indianapolis school bus, driven by Bessie Smith, 72, at the intersection of Westlane and Ditch Roads in Indianapolis, Indiana

An adult bicyclist, later identified as Neil Kelty, 23, was killed this morning after being struck by a school bus on the Northside.
Date: 
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Roadway: 
Westlane and Ditch Roads
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics: 
School Bus, Elderly Drivers

One woman killed, after a train crashes into her car at a crossing on Hancock County Road 700 West in McCordsville.

An Indianapolis woman is dead after a train hit a car Tuesday night at a McCordsville railroad crossing.

Date: 
Monday, April 21, 2014
Roadway: 
Hancock County Road 700 West
City: 
McCordsville, IN
Type: Train Accident

Mika Baird, 30, Lesley Martinez, 31, killed, after their SUV loses a tire and crashes head-on into another vehicle on 96th Street and Zionsville Road in Zionsville, Indiana

Two people were killed in a crash near 96th Street and Zionsville Road Tuesday afternoon.
Date: 
Monday, April 21, 2014
Roadway: 
Zionsville Road
City: 
Zionsville, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Tire Issue, Head-on

Eric W. Stofer, 35, an off-duty Marion County Sheriff's deputy, killed, after his motorcycle hits a pothole and crashes on Acton Road near Indianapolis, Indiana

An off-duty Marion County sheriff's deputy died Sunday in a motorcycle crash after hitting a pothole and losing control.
Date: 
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Roadway: 
Acton Road
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Helmet Usage, Negligent Road Maintenance

John Moore, 31, killed, after his motorcycle collides with a car at the intersection of North 30th Street and Ralston Ave. in Indianapolis.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash late Sunday on the city’s Near Northside.

Date: 
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Roadway: 
North 30th Street and Ralston Avenue
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Glenn Strunk, 55, seriously injured after his scooter crashes into a concrete ditch on U.S. 231 near Spencer, Indiana

Officials say a 55-year-old man was seriously injured Sunday when he crashed his scooter.
Date: 
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 231
City: 
Spencer, IN
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
Moped and Motor Scooter Accidents