Indiana Auto Accident Statistics

With so many auto accidents occurring in Indiana each year, it is inevitable that some drivers and passengers will suffer serious injuries or death as a result of these crashes. Those involved in accidents should know that if another driver or party's negligence caused the crash, the victim can file suit against the responsible party in an effort to obtain damages for the resulting property damage and injuries.

Auto Accidents 2004 - 2008
Year	Crashes
2008	205,451
2007	204,999
2006	192,721
2005	208,359
2004	208,682

(Source: Indiana Criminal Justice Institute)

Yearly Injury and Fatality Crash Rates

The number of fatal and non-fatal injury crashes in Indiana has declined in the past five years, according to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute's (ICJI) 2008 Indiana Crash Facts report.

Fatal and Injury Accidents 2004 - 2008
Year	Fatal Accidents	Injury Accidents
2008	722	35,358
2007	804	37,416
2006	817	38,849
2005	855	41,761
2004	857	43,303

Property Damage Crash Rates

Although injury and fatality crash rates have declined in recent years, the number of property damage-only crashes reached a five year high in 2008, the last year for which auto accident statistics are available on the ICJI website.

Property Damage Crashes 2004 - 2008
Year	Crashes
2008	169,371
2007	166,779
2006	153,055
2005	165,743
2004	164,522

Causal Factors in Auto Accidents

Driver negligence is a causal factor in many auto accidents. The following are the top ten driver errors that played a role in Indiana auto accidents in 2008, according to ICJI:

• Failure to yield right of way: 30,309
• Following too closely: 25,725
• Unsafe backing: 16,354
• Speed too fast for weather conditions: 12,355
• Ran off road right: 11,586
• Driver distracted: 7,139
• Disregard signal/sign: 7,009
• Improper lane usage: 6,917
• Improper turning: 5,652
• Unsafe speed: 4,752

Contact an Auto Accident Attorney

Auto accidents can be costly for victims; if you or a loved one was involved in a car crash that was caused by another person or party, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting injuries. Contact an auto accident lawyer as soon as possible to find out if you have a case.