Interstate 64 crosses southern Indiana from the Wabash River to the Ohio River at New Albany and Louisville. It is a quieter interstate than I-65 or I-70 for much of its length, but long rural stretches, hills, and river-valley weather create their own truck-crash risks.
The route
I-64 enters from Illinois in Posey County and passes north of Evansville, where it meets I-69. It continues east through Warrick and Spencer counties near Dale and Ferdinand, through the hills of Crawford and Harrison counties near Corydon, and down to New Albany in Floyd County before crossing the Sherman Minton Bridge into Louisville.
Truck crash risks on this corridor
- Long, steep grades in the hills of Harrison and Floyd counties approaching New Albany, which put heavy demands on truck brakes.
- Rural stretches with long distances between exits, where fatigue can build.
- Fog and winter weather in river valleys.
- Interchange traffic at I-69 near Evansville and around New Albany and Louisville.
What we look at after a crash here
On I-64 cases, brake condition and maintenance records are often important, especially for crashes on downgrades. We also review engine data, hours-of-service records, and whether the driver used appropriate gears and speed on the hills.
Where a case may be handled
A case may be filed in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Harrison, Floyd, or another county along the route, or in federal court in some cases (the Southern District of Indiana has divisions in Evansville and New Albany). See our Evansville guide.
Indiana’s general deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit is two years from the crash (IC 34-11-2-4), and Indiana’s modified comparative fault rules apply (IC 34-51-2). If a government vehicle or a road or work-zone condition may be involved, written notice deadlines are much shorter—180 days for local governments and 270 days for the State. For a full overview, read our Indiana truck accident lawyer page and our page on preserving black box and ELD evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Who investigates truck crashes on I-64?
Crashes on Indiana interstates are commonly investigated by the Indiana State Police, sometimes with local police or sheriff’s deputies. The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division may also be involved with commercial vehicles. The crash report usually identifies the investigating agency.
How long do I have to bring a claim for a truck crash on I-64?
For most injury claims in Indiana, a lawsuit must be filed within two years of the crash (IC 34-11-2-4). Claims involving government entities require written notice within 180 days (local) or 270 days (State).
Can Poynter & Bucheri help if I live outside Indiana but crashed on I-64?
Yes, we can review crashes that happened in Indiana even if you live in another state. Where a case is filed can depend on where the crash happened and where the defendants are located.
Sources
- Indiana University Public Policy Institute (for the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute), Indiana Traffic Safety Facts: Indiana Crash Facts 2024 (PDF; 2024 data from Indiana officer crash reports)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Traffic Safety Facts: Large Trucks, 2024 Data, DOT HS 813 816 (PDF)
- IC 34-11-2-4 — official heading: “Injury or forfeiture of penalty actions.” An action for injury to a person or to personal property generally must be started within two years after the cause of action accrues.
- IC 34-51-2 — official heading: “Chapter 2. Compensatory Damages: Comparative Fault.” Indiana’s comparative fault chapter: a claimant’s own fault reduces damages in proportion, and recovery is barred if the claimant’s fault is greater than the combined fault of everyone whose fault contributed (sections 5 and 6).
Indiana Code links open the official chapter PDF from the Indiana General Assembly (2026 Code); federal rules link to the current eCFR text.
More official links: Indiana accident resources · Indiana crash statistics · How to get your crash report
General information only—not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different; deadlines can be shorter in some situations. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.