A bevy of crashes, some serious, at the 1992 Indianapolis 500 injured several drivers, and shook up the driver lineup during parts of the season. Jovy Marcelo was fatally injured in a practice crash, while Nelson Piquet suffered devastating leg injures in another practice crash. Hiro Matsushita suffered a fractured leg and missed several races over the summer.
A number of crashes took place at the 1992 Indianapolis 500, leading to several drivers being hurt, and affecting the driver lineup during parts of the season. Jovy Marcelo was fatally injured in a practice crash, while Nelson Piquet suffered severe leg injuries in another practice crash. Hiro Matsushita broke his leg and missed several races over the summer.