INDIANAPOLIS, IN – A new national study has positioned Indianapolis as one of the most perilous major U.S. cities for residents walking alone after dark, largely due to having the lowest density of public streetlights among the cities analyzed.
A November 2025 report by Davidoff Law Personal Injury Lawyers analyzed several factors to calculate a Night Walk Risk Score, including residents perceived safety, police presence, CCTV coverage, and the number of nighttime pedestrian fatalities. Based on this composite score, Indianapolis landed at No. 5 on the list of most dangerous cities.
The “Darkest Streets” Factor…