Indiana in 1989
Deaths 971Fatal crashes 882Per 100,000 —US deaths 45,582
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 1989.
In 1989, 971 people died in 882 fatal crashes in Indiana.
The death toll fell 12% from 1,099 in 1988 to 971 in 1989.
Indiana accounted for 2.1% of the 45,582 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
37% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
30% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 1988 and the nation
| Measure | Indiana 1989 | Indiana 1988 | United States 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 971 | 1,099 | 45,582 |
| Fatal crashes | 882 | 957 | 40,741 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 37% | 39% | 39% |
Counties in 1989
Every county with a fatal crash in 1989, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 91 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 1989?
971 people in 882 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1989 file.
Which county in Indiana had the most crash deaths in 1989?
Marion County with 88 deaths in 81 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1989 compare with 1988 in Indiana?
971 deaths against 1,099 in 1988 (+-12%). Nationally the 1989 total was 45,582.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1989 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.