It's that time of year again. Winter and potholes go hand-in-hand in the Circle City, so we're sharing some tools and tips to keep Hoosiers safe and our roads smooth.

The problem

Potholes are created when water freezes and thaws on pavement, weakening its surface. The more cars that drive over the holes, the worse they get.

Last year, DPW reportedly filled 64,000+ potholes by early March. The city used to maintain a tracking map of potholes around Indy — but it was taken offline in early 2025.

It's quite a bumpy ride along Brookside Avenue this time of year. | Photo by INDYtoday team

The solution

You can report street potholes around the city on the Request Indy website or by calling the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622. If you're reporting a pothole on a major highway, you can contact INDOT.

Did you know that the more times a pothole is reported, the better the chance of it being filled? It's also worth noting that the ones on main roads get priority, so you're likely going to see a longer wait time for neighborhood streets.

If your car is damaged by a pothole, you can file to be reimbursed by the city. Find out how the process works.