Police Reports in Indiana
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About Indiana Police Reports
Important Information
Indiana's ARIES system streamlines report processing. Uses Form 23558
Processing Details
Most agencies participate in electronic filing
Additional Notes
Multiple form versions from different years
Available Report Types
- Form 23558 (Traffic)
- State Police Reports
- Local Reports
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Indiana Police Reports, Accident Reports and Crash Reports: Understanding Form 23558
Overview and purpose of Indiana’s police reports
When a motor‑vehicle collision occurs anywhere in Indiana, law‑enforcement officers are required to complete an official police report using Form 23558. This form, sometimes referred to as the Indiana accident report or Indiana crash report, ensures that every crash—whether a fender bender or a multi‑vehicle pileup—is documented in a uniform and comprehensive manner. By standardizing the information collected at crash scenes, Form 23558 supports insurance claims, legal proceedings, highway safety research and compliance with federal reporting requirements. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and the Indiana State Police rely on these reports to compile statistics, identify hazardous locations and design interventions that reduce fatalities and injuries.
Structure of Form 23558 (Indiana accident report)
Although the specific layout of Form 23558 varies slightly between revisions, the core structure remains consistent. The top section collects administrative details such as the report number, investigating agency, officer’s badge number, crash date and time, and precise location. Location information may include the county, township, city or town, highway number, milepost and GPS coordinates. Collecting accurate location data ensures that crash statistics are mapped correctly and that law enforcement can respond to future incidents in the same area.
Driver and vehicle information
Each vehicle involved in the crash occupies its own column on the report. Officers record the driver’s full name, address, date of birth, sex and driver’s license number. They also note the license class (regular operator, motorcycle, commercial driver), endorsements and restrictions. Because Indiana has a sizable agricultural and freight industry, the report distinguishes between personal vehicles and commercial trucks or buses. The vehicle section captures the year, make, model, body style, color, VIN and license plate number. Officers also indicate whether the vehicle was a hit‑and‑run, whether it was towed, and the extent of damage (minor, functional, disabling). Collecting these details helps insurance adjusters and police follow up if the driver leaves the scene without exchanging information.
Occupant and non‑motorist data
Accident reports must identify everyone involved in the crash, not just the drivers. Form 23558 includes a table to list passengers, pedestrians and cyclists. For each person, officers record their seat position, whether they used seat belts or helmets, whether airbags deployed, their age and sex, injury severity and whether they were transported to a medical facility. The injury severity scale follows the standard categories: fatal, incapacitating, non‑incapacitating, possible injury and no injury. Recording this information allows analysts to measure the effectiveness of seat belts and child restraints and to see how injury outcomes vary by seat position or vehicle type. For pedestrians and cyclists, the report may include additional fields such as direction of travel and reflective gear use.
Crash environment and contributing factors
Indiana’s crash report devotes space to describing the conditions present at the time of the collision. Officers note the road surface (dry, wet, ice, snow, gravel), weather (clear, cloudy, rain, snow, fog), lighting (daylight, dawn/dusk, dark with/without street lights) and road character (straight, curve, hill, grade). The report also asks whether traffic control devices—stop signs, yield signs, traffic signals—were present and functioning. Because rural counties may have many uncontrolled intersections, this information helps identify where improved signage or signals could prevent crashes. Contributing factors are coded using a list printed on the form or a separate code sheet. Driver factors include speeding, failure to yield, following too closely, improper turning, improper backing, distraction (e.g., mobile phone use), fatigue, alcohol impairment and drug impairment. Vehicle factors include defective brakes, tires, steering or lights. Environmental factors encompass debris on the roadway, obstructions to vision, animals or work zones. Officers select all applicable codes, giving analysts a complete picture of what led to the crash.
Sequence of events and collision type
The sequence of events section recognizes that many crashes involve multiple impacts or harmful events. Officers identify the first harmful event—such as collision with another motor vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, fixed object, animal or overturning—and any subsequent events. They also specify the manner of collision: rear‑end, head‑on, angle, sideswipe same direction, sideswipe opposite direction, backing, overturn or other. By capturing multiple events, the accident report helps reconstruct complex collisions and informs the development of crash‑avoidance technologies and driver‑education programs.
Importance of Indiana crash reports for safety and policy
Every completed accident report contributes to a larger dataset used by the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. By aggregating police reports, analysts can identify patterns, such as a high frequency of angle collisions at rural intersections without stop signs or an uptick in crash reports involving distracted driving. These patterns guide safety campaigns and engineering projects. For instance, if data show many accident reports citing speeding on a particular highway segment, authorities might lower the speed limit, install speed feedback signs or increase enforcement. Researchers also use crash report data to evaluate the effectiveness of seat belt laws, child passenger safety programs and impaired‑driving interventions.
What to do if you’re involved in an accident in Indiana
If you’re in a collision in Indiana, remain at the scene, check for injuries and call 911. Cooperate fully with law‑enforcement officers as they prepare the police report. Provide accurate information about yourself, your vehicle and your insurance. If possible, photograph the scene and exchange contact information with other parties and witnesses. Once the report is filed, you can obtain a copy through the Indiana State Police or the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, which will help with insurance claims and any legal proceedings. Remember that the accuracy and completeness of the accident report can significantly affect the outcome of your claim.
Conclusion
Indiana’s Form 23558 serves as the backbone of the state’s crash‑reporting system. By standardizing the way police reports, accident reports and crash reports are completed, the form ensures that every collision is documented thoroughly and consistently. Whether you’re a driver seeking to file an insurance claim, an attorney evaluating a case, a safety engineer analyzing crash data or a law‑enforcement officer responding to a scene, understanding the structure and purpose of Indiana’s crash report can help you navigate the aftermath of a collision and contribute to safer roads for everyone.
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Indianapolis
County: Marion
Population: 1.740.984
ZIP Codes: 46234, 46237, 46218...
Fort Wayne
County: Allen
Population: 345.279
ZIP Codes: 46835, 46818, 46814...
South Bend
County: St. Joseph
Population: 275.725
ZIP Codes: 46616, 46635, 46628...
Evansville
County: Vanderburgh
Population: 206.418
ZIP Codes: 47714, 47715, 47710...
Lafayette
County: Tippecanoe
Population: 160.373
ZIP Codes: 47909, 47905, 47904...
Elkhart
County: Elkhart
Population: 146.511
ZIP Codes: 46514, 46517, 46516...
Bloomington
County: Monroe
Population: 107.262
ZIP Codes: 47405, 47408, 47401...
Fishers
County: Hamilton
Population: 100.918
ZIP Codes: 46038, 46040, 46256...
Carmel
County: Hamilton
Population: 100.501
ZIP Codes: 46290, 46032, 46033...
Muncie
County: Delaware
Population: 83.477
ZIP Codes: 47306, 47305, 47303...
Anderson
County: Madison
Population: 80.820
ZIP Codes: 46016, 46011, 46012...
Terre Haute
County: Vigo
Population: 78.940
ZIP Codes: 47804, 47807, 47802...
Hammond
County: Lake
Population: 77.098
ZIP Codes: 46394, 46323, 46320...
Noblesville
County: Hamilton
Population: 71.940
ZIP Codes: 46060, 46062, 46061
Michigan City
County: LaPorte
Population: 68.617
ZIP Codes: 46360, 46361
Kokomo
County: Howard
Population: 59.375
ZIP Codes: 46902, 46901, 46965...
Columbus
County: Bartholomew
Population: 51.104
ZIP Codes: 47203, 47201, 47202
Mishawaka
County: St. Joseph
Population: 50.907
ZIP Codes: 46544, 46545, 46530...
Jeffersonville
County: Clark
Population: 50.176
ZIP Codes: 47130, 47131, 47132...
Lawrence
County: Marion
Population: 49.284
ZIP Codes: 46216, 46226, 46235...
West Lafayette
County: Tippecanoe
Population: 44.802
ZIP Codes: 47906, 47907, 47996
Merrillville
County: Lake
Population: 36.343
ZIP Codes: 46307, 46410, 46401...
Plainfield
County: Hendricks
Population: 35.783
ZIP Codes: 46168, 46231
Valparaiso
County: Porter
Population: 34.377
ZIP Codes: 46385, 46383, 46384
Zionsville
County: Boone
Population: 31.442
ZIP Codes: 46052, 46077, 46075
Brownsburg
County: Hendricks
Population: 30.310
ZIP Codes: 46234, 46112
Granger
County: St. Joseph
Population: 30.279
ZIP Codes: 46635, 46545, 46530
Schererville
County: Lake
Population: 29.627
ZIP Codes: 46375, 46307
Warsaw
County: Kosciusko
Population: 16.592
ZIP Codes: 46582, 46580, 46581
Crawfordsville
County: Montgomery
Population: 16.408
ZIP Codes: 47933
Beech Grove
County: Marion
Population: 15.082
ZIP Codes: 46107, 46203
Yorktown
County: Delaware
Population: 11.617
ZIP Codes: 47334, 47396, 47304
Huntertown
County: Allen
Population: 10.984
ZIP Codes: 46748, 46818, 46845
Bargersville
County: Johnson
Population: 10.163
ZIP Codes: 46131, 46106, 46143
Lakes of the Four Seasons
County: Lake
Population: 7.338
ZIP Codes: 46307
Notre Dame
County: St. Joseph
Population: 6.754
ZIP Codes: 46556, 46637
Ellettsville
County: Monroe
Population: 6.653
ZIP Codes: 47429, 47404
Winona Lake
County: Kosciusko
Population: 5.073
ZIP Codes: 46580, 46590
North Manchester
County: Wabash
Population: 4.904
ZIP Codes: 46962
North Terre Haute
County: Vigo
Population: 4.396
ZIP Codes: 47805
Smithville-Sanders
County: Monroe
Population: 3.228
ZIP Codes: 47458, 47401
Country Squire Lakes
County: Jennings
Population: 3.211
ZIP Codes: 47265
Shorewood Forest
County: Porter
Population: 3.030
ZIP Codes: 46385
Heritage Lake
County: Putnam
Population: 2.913
ZIP Codes: 46128, 46121
Grissom AFB
County: Miami
Population: 2.882
ZIP Codes: 46971, 46970, 46914
Santa Claus
County: Spencer
Population: 2.822
ZIP Codes: 47523, 47579
West Terre Haute
County: Vigo
Population: 2.073
ZIP Codes: 47885
Battle Ground
County: Tippecanoe
Population: 1.989
ZIP Codes: 47906, 47920
Salt Creek Commons
County: Porter
Population: 1.973
ZIP Codes: 46385
North Liberty
County: St. Joseph
Population: 1.838
ZIP Codes: 46554
Meridian Hills
County: Marion
Population: 1.708
ZIP Codes: 46260, 46240
Foxcliff Estates
County: Morgan
Population: 1.693
ZIP Codes: 46151
Fairview Park
County: Vermillion
Population: 1.426
ZIP Codes: 47842
Lake Dalecarlia
County: Lake
Population: 1.421
ZIP Codes: 46307, 46356
Kingsford Heights
County: LaPorte
Population: 1.313
ZIP Codes: 46346
Cordry Sweetwater Lakes
County: Brown
Population: 1.200
ZIP Codes: 46164
Saint Wendel
County: Posey
Population: 1.120
ZIP Codes: 47720, 47633, 47638
Jimmerson Lake
County: Steuben
Population: 1.076
ZIP Codes: 46703, 46737
St. Mary of the Woods
County: Vigo
Population: 869
ZIP Codes: 47876, 47885
Enchanted Hills
County: Kosciusko
Population: 867
ZIP Codes: 46732, 46567
Mineral Springs
County: Bartholomew
Population: 768
ZIP Codes: 47201
Pleasant View Village
County: Bartholomew
Population: 741
ZIP Codes: 46124
Lake of the Woods
County: Marshall
Population: 658
ZIP Codes: 46506
West Baden Springs
County: Orange
Population: 608
ZIP Codes: 47469
Pleasant View
County: Shelby
Population: 590
ZIP Codes: 46259, 46126
St. Bernice
County: Vermillion
Population: 585
ZIP Codes: 47842, 47875
Parkers Settlement
County: Posey
Population: 573
ZIP Codes: 47712, 47638
West College Corner
County: Union
Population: 564
ZIP Codes: 47003
Bethel Village
County: Bartholomew
Population: 545
ZIP Codes: 47201
Town of Pines
County: Porter
Population: 524
ZIP Codes: 46301, 46360
Sulphur Springs
County: Henry
Population: 466
ZIP Codes: 47388, 47356
Lake Holiday Hideaway
County: Fountain
Population: 445
ZIP Codes: 47952
New Washington
County: Clark
Population: 432
ZIP Codes: 47147, 47162
Shipshewana Lake
County: LaGrange
Population: 325
ZIP Codes: 46565
Grandview Lake
County: Bartholomew
Population: 319
ZIP Codes: 47201
Harrodsburg
County: Monroe
Population: 315
ZIP Codes: 47403, 47434, 47462
Patricksburg
County: Owen
Population: 290
ZIP Codes: 47427, 47455, 47460
Pottawattamie Park
County: LaPorte
Population: 275
ZIP Codes: 46360
East Germantown
County: Wayne
Population: 265
ZIP Codes: 47327, 47370
South Milford
County: LaGrange
Population: 243
ZIP Codes: 46795, 46786
Linn Grove
County: Adams
Population: 238
ZIP Codes: 46711, 46740, 46769
Owensburg
County: Greene
Population: 231
ZIP Codes: 47424, 47453, 47462
Country Club Heights
County: Madison
Population: 208
ZIP Codes: 46011
West Middleton
County: Howard
Population: 194
ZIP Codes: 46979, 46995
Andersonville
County: Franklin
Population: 180
ZIP Codes: 47024, 46173
East Enterprise
County: Switzerland
Population: 179
ZIP Codes: 47040, 47043, 47019
Liberty Mills
County: Wabash
Population: 159
ZIP Codes: 46946, 46962
Martinsburg
County: Washington
Population: 150
ZIP Codes: 47165, 47164
Indian Village
County: St. Joseph
Population: 113
ZIP Codes: 46637
Woodlawn Heights
County: Madison
Population: 94
ZIP Codes: 46011
Clarksburg
County: Decatur
Population: 90
ZIP Codes: 47225, 46173, 47240
New Amsterdam
County: Harrison
Population: 88
ZIP Codes: 47142, 47110
Shepardsville
County: Vigo
Population: 86
ZIP Codes: 47842, 47885, 47880
Montmorenci
County: Tippecanoe
Population: 68
ZIP Codes: 47906, 47962
Paris Crossing
County: Jennings
Population: 15
ZIP Codes: 47270, 47230
Lakeshore Resort
County: Franklin
Population: 0
ZIP Codes: 47012
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