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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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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 - 36
Benton County, IN - 3
Blackford County, IN - 1
Boone County, IN - 37
Brown County, IN - 2
Carroll County, IN - 10
Cass County, IN - 12
Clinton County, IN - 14
Decatur County, IN - 27
Delaware County, IN - 29
Fayette County, IN - 3
Fountain County, IN - 2
Grant County, IN - 27
Hamilton County, IN - 66
Hancock County, IN - 32
Hendricks County, IN - 45
Henry County, IN - 13
Howard County, IN - 14
Johnson County, IN - 51
Lawrence County, IN - 2
Madison County, IN - 48
Marion County, IN - 568
Miami County, IN - 11
Monroe County, IN - 13
Montgomery County, IN - 7
Morgan County, IN - 17
Owen County, IN - 6
Putnam County, IN - 9
Randolph County, IN - 10
Rush County, IN - 2
Shelby County, IN - 12
Tipton County, IN - 8
White County, IN - 21

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Indianapolis, IN

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

Not all investigators are created equally. And today we’re fortunate to be talking to one of the best, we are talking to Doug Kouns. Doug spent over 20 years with the FBI and he did criminal investigations, he also did counter-terrorism investigations. When he retired he built the company called Veracity and Veracity is full of other FBI agents or law enforcement people that are now in private investigation business. 

Indianapolis, IN

Episode 2: Conversation With Bob Shepherd From MediVisuals

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Most recent accident reports

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

Dar Wee, 6, killed after being struck by car near the intersection of College Avenue and 91st Street in Indianapolis, Indiana

Dar Wee, a 6-year-old student at Nora Elementary School, reportedly darted into the street near the intersection of College Avenue and 91st Street and was struck by a car.

Date: 
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Roadway: 
College Avenue and 91st Street
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Elderly Drivers, Children/Minors Involved

Lawrence A. Illg, 56, killed, after his pickup left the roadway on North Bethesda Road in Mooresville, Indiana

Morgan County officials have identified the man killed in a fiery crash early Thursday at North Bethesda Road and Ind. 42.
Date: 
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Roadway: 
North Bethesda Road and Ind. 42
City: 
Mooresville, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Fire

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

Car rear-ends empty school bus, 3 injured, taken to hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana

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
Roadway: 
Sam Jones Expressway and Bradbury Avenue
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
Rear-End Collisions, School Bus

Man hit and killed by train near North Franklin Road and East 46th Street in Lawrence Township, Indiana

A man walking along train tracks near North Franklin Road and East 46th Street was hit and killed around 6 p.m. Friday evening.
Date: 
Friday, April 17, 2015
Roadway: 
North Franklin Road
City: 
Township of Lawrence, IN
Type: Train Accident
Topics: 
Pedestrian Accident

Chris Niemeyer, 53, injured in off-road vehicle crash in Brown County, Indiana

Niemeyer was driving his off road vehicle on his property when he lost control, causing it to flip and roll on top of him.
Date: 
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
Helmet Usage, ATV/UTV Accident

Man injured after being trapped in car after crash in Indianapolis.

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
Roadway: 
Brookeville Road and South Post Road
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Trapped Under/Inside Vehicle

Pierce Resler, 14, killed after being struck by car on State Road 13 in Madison County, IN

Shortly before 6:00pm, 14-year-old Pierce Resler was walking with three other people on State Road 13 when he for some reason stepped into the roadway, and into the path of a vehicle driven by Zachary Moran, 19.
Date: 
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Roadway: 
State Road 13
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers, Children/Minors Involved

Glenn Foy, 58, killed in plane crash in Boone County, Indiana

Glenn Foy, an antique plane enthusiast, was found dead in the wreckage of his YAK-52 10 days after he went missing. Foy did not return from a flight in the aircraft that left on April 3. The plane was nearly buried on impact.

Date: 
Friday, April 3, 2015
Type: Aircraft Accident

Police chase ends in three vehicle crash on 34th Street and Georgetown Road in Indianapolis, Indiana

Police tried to stop a Chevy Tahoe in Boone County when the suspect took off at high speed. Officers pursued the vehicle across the Marion County line until the Tahoe crashed into two other vehicles at 34th Street and Georgetown Road.

Date: 
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Roadway: 
34th Street and Georgetown Road
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
High-Speed Chase

Donshey James, 17, dies after crashing allegedly stolen car while being pursued by police in Indianapolis, Indiana

Donshey James was driving a stolen Pontiac Aztec when he crashed near the intersection of East 38th Street and North Sherman Drive while avoiding police. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Date: 
Friday, November 28, 2014
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers, Stolen Vehicle, High-Speed Chase

Mother and child under 10 injured in rollover on Post Road in Marion County, Indiana

A mother and her child were in injured in an early morning crash. The child, was under 10 years old, was taken to Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health.

Date: 
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Roadway: 
Post Road
City: 
Indianapolis, IN
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Rollover

Detective Tony Watters, 48, and 14-year-old student injured after school bus rear-ends police cruiser on Madison Avenue in Anderson, IN

According to James Harter, 64, who was driving the school bus, some students were acting up so he turned around to check on them and rear-ended a slowing police car. Only the dective in the car and one 14-year-old student were injured in the crash.
Date: 
Friday, October 3, 2014
Roadway: 
Madison Avenue
City: 
Anderson, IN
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
Children/Minors Involved, Special Circumstances - Commercial Vehicle, Rear-End Collisions, School Bus, Police and Government Vehicles

Family of five, including Dennis Nguyen, 43, and Thu-Ha Thi Cao, 44, killed after semi-truck and Jaguar collision on U.S. 31 in Tipton County, IN

At about 8:45am, a the driver of a Jaguar containing five people was traveling southbound on U.S. 31 when they lost control and veered across the median into the northbound lanes.
Date: 
Friday, December 26, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 31
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Side Collision, Road Departure, Children/Minors Involved