Police Reports in Indiana

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974

Cities Covered

3-5

Business Days Average

100%

Secure & Confidential

Primary Agency

Indiana State Police

Processing Time

3-7 business days

Fee Range

$5-$12 for most reports

Report Forms

Form 23558 (Traffic), State Police Reports, Local Reports

Online Availability

Online requests available

Secure Process

Protected & confidential

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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County: Marion

Population: 1.740.984

ZIP Codes: 46234, 46237, 46218...