Indiana in 1982
Deaths 961Fatal crashes 846Per 100,000 —US deaths 43,945
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 1982.
In 1982, 961 people died in 846 fatal crashes in Indiana.
The death toll fell 16% from 1,146 in 1981 to 961 in 1982.
Indiana accounted for 2.2% of the 43,945 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
36.3% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
33% of the crashes happened between 6pm to midnight; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1981 and the nation
| Measure | Indiana 1982 | Indiana 1981 | United States 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 961 | 1,146 | 43,945 |
| Fatal crashes | 846 | 1,000 | 39,092 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 36% | 37% | 41% |
Counties in 1982
Every county with a fatal crash in 1982, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 90 counties listed.
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Indiana in 1982?
961 people in 846 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1982 file.
Which county in Indiana had the most crash deaths in 1982?
Marion County with 95 deaths in 89 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1982 compare with 1981 in Indiana?
961 deaths against 1,146 in 1981 (+-16%). Nationally the 1982 total was 43,945.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1982 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.