
It’s Pothole Season in Indiana: Here’s How to Report Them
Noticing a lot of potholes while you are driving on Indiana roadways? Now is the time to report them so they don't become more of an issue for your commute.
We've all been on roads here in the area where we would have to swerve just to make sure we don't hit potholes. I can think of several roads that I dread driving on for that very reason. They start showing their ugly faces this time of year. Potholes form during winter and early spring due to the temperature changing like crazy. For those who don't know, potholes form when snow and ice melt and seep through the road. Then, when the temperature drops again, the water in the ground begins to freeze. Once that happens, it begins to expand and causes the road to start cracking, thus leading to those dreaded potholes that we all do our best to try to avoid on the road. However, sometimes, you either don't see the pothole or there's just no way to avoid it.

We all know that sound and feeling of hitting a pothole. That cluck and bump when you hit a pothole can be jarring for several reasons. It can catch you off guard especially if you didn't see the pothole coming, then you start to wonder if it caused any damage to your vehicle. As you know, hitting a pothole can cause a lot of damage and incur hefty repair costs. Hitting a pothole can pop your tire, damage your wheel and rims, throw off your alignment, ruin the engine or exhaust system, and ruin your vehicle's shocks and struts. None of that is anything you want to have to repair. To give you an idea of how much repairs from potholes will cost you, QuoteWizard.com reports that the average repair bill for pothole accidents is around $306. That's a good chunk of change!
Reporting Potholes in Indiana
Last year, Indiana ranked as the 5th worst state for potholes. That means that we have quite a few of them throughout the state. Especially after the winter we experienced, you can imagine that there might be a couple more than usual this year. So, if you notice some potholes during your commute here in Indiana, report them before they cause damage to your vehicle. According to INDOT:
To report a pothole 24/7 on an interstate highway, U.S. highway, or state road, please refer to the INDOT map and visit www.indot4u.com to report the pothole. You can also call 855-INDOT4U (463-6848). For potholes on city streets or county roads, please contact the proper city or county maintenance department.
When reporting a pothole, please provide the following information:
-The name of the county.
-The state road number.
-The mile marker or nearest cross road.
-The direction of travel and which lane the pothole is located.
Potholes Contact List by County
*The following is a contact list to aid in reporting potholes that are under the jurisdiction of the county.
County Phone Number
Adams County (260) 692-6222
Allen County (260) 449-4781
Bartholomew County (812) 379-1660
Benton County (765) 884-0420
Blackford County (765) 348-0306
Boone County (765) 482-4550
Brown County (812) 988-4545
Carroll County (574) 967-4244
Cass County (574) 753-3749
Clark County (812) 246-9571
Clay County (812) 835-2091
Clinton County (765) 659-6379
Crawford County (812) 338-2162
Daviess County (812) 444-5798
Dearborn County (812) 655-9394
Decatur County (812) 663-2686
Dekalb County (260) 925-1864
Delaware County (765) 747-7818
Dubois County (812) 482-5505
Elkhart County (574) 533-0538
Fayette County (765) 825-5981
Floyd County (812) 923-3041
Fountain County (765) 294-2971
Franklin County (765) 647-4271
Fulton County (574) 223-2385
Gibson County (812) 385-4887
Grant County (765) 677-6044
Greene County (812) 659-2234
Hamilton County (317) 773-7770
Hancock County (317) 462-1130
Harrison County (812) 738-2920
Hendricks County (317) 745-9227
Henry County (765) 529-4100
Howard County (765) 456-2802
Huntington County (260) 358-4881
Jackson County (812) 358-2226
Jasper County (219) 866-4954
Jay County (260) 726-8701
Jefferson County (812) 265-8944
Jennings County (812) 346-2967
Johnson County (317) 346-4630
Knox County (812) 882-2884
Kosciusko County (574) 372-2356
LaGrange County (260) 499-6353
Lake County (219) 663-0525
LaPorte County (219) 362-2051
Lawrence County (812) 275-2644
Madison County (765) 641-9470
Marion County (317) 327-4622
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Marshall County (574) 936-2181
Martin County (812) 247-2666
Miami County (765) 473-7125
Monroe County (812) 825-5355
Montgomery County (765) 362-2304
Morgan County (317) 831-7989
Newton County (219) 285-2595
Noble County (260) 636-2124
Ohio County (812) 438-2961
Orange County (812) 723-3796
Owen County (812) 829-5039
Parke County (765) 569-5321
Perry County (812) 843-3232
Pike County (812) 354-9743
Porter County (219) 465-3570
Posey County (812) 838-1334
Pulaski County (574) 946-3942
Putnam County (765) 653-4714
Randolph County (765) 584-5605
Ripley County (812) 689-4720
Rush County (765) 932-2926
St. Joseph County (574) 235-7800
Scott County (812) 752-8470
Shelby County (317) 392-6330
Spencer County (812) 362-8331
Starke County (574) 772-3951
Steuben County (260) 668-1000
Sullivan County (812) 268-5457
Switzerland County (812) 427-4430
Tippecanoe County (765) 474-7079
Tipton County (765) 675-4508
Union County (765) 458-5692
Vanderburgh County (812) 435-5777
Vermillion County (765) 492-3330
Vigo County (812) 466-9635
Wabash County (260) 563-2091
Warren County (765) 762-6181
Warrick County (812) 897-6126
Washington County (812) 883-3538
Wayne County (765) 855-5211
Wells County (260) 824-6430
White County (219) 984-5851
Whitley County (260) 248-3123
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