When you think of driving in Indiana, the racers at the Indianapolis 500 might come to mind. But let's be clear: the vast majority of drivers in Indiana aren't racing around at 200 miles per hour. And if you're an average driver in Indiana, you're probably wondering if your credit score will affect your car insurance rates.

Indiana is one of many states that take credit score into account when determining your rate. Credit history isn't the only factor that comes into play. But if a car insurance company worries about your ability to pay bills on time, they may saddle you with higher car insurance premiums.

In Indiana, car insurance companies are allowed to look at your credit history before determining your car insurance rate. So it's very likely you'll deal with a credit check as you shop for car insurance in Indiana.

So what should you do if you're an Indiana driver with bad credit? Well, you might be able to find a smaller regional car insurance carrier that caters their policies to bad-credit drivers—or even claims to not check your credit. Or you could seek out a larger insurance carrier like GEICO that has been known to offer reasonable rates for drivers with bad credit.

Drivers in Indiana with bad credit will be relieved to know that Indiana's car insurance rates are some of the lowest in the country. So while drivers in Indianapolis pay more for car insurance ($166 per month) than drivers in South Bend ($126), these rates should still fit into most drivers' budgets.