High Volume Of Accidents Calls For Increased Patrols On U.S. 52

Sheriff's deputies will be seen more frequently on U.S. 52 between Brookville and New Trenton.

(Franklin County, Ind.) – Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies are stepping up patrols on a roadway that has been the scene of far too many accidents.

Sheriff Ken Murphy announced Tuesday that motorists will see increased patrols along U.S. 52 between Brookville and New Trenton.

“Due to the recent increase in deadly and personal injury accidents along that stretch of U.S. 52, we are going to dedicate resources in that particular part of the county with the hope of reducing the number of accidents and preventing further tragedies,” Murphy stated.

Since May 1, Sheriff’s deputies have responded to two fatal accidents, eight personal injury accidents and 17 property damage accidents on U.S. 52.

Deputy patrols will be focusing on dangerous driving behavior, such as speeding, following too close, driving left of center and passing in no passing zones.

Citizens are also encouraged to report dangerous drivers by calling 911 or by contacting the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department at 765-647-4138.

More from Local News


Events

BCSC Seeks Community Input During Superintendent Search Process

Current Superintendent Paul Ketcham is leaving in January to join the Indiana Department of Education.

INDOT Announces Stateline Road Intersection Improvement Project

The project will require a full closure of Stateline Road.

Landscape Students Plant Trees at North Dearborn Community Park

Nineteen ECHS students helped with the project.

L'Burg's LaBazzo, Oldenburg's Niese Among All-State Honorees

The ISCA have announced their 2025 Boys and Girls Soccer All-State Teams.

SEI Soccer Players Earn Academic All-State Honors

A long list of local student athletes earned the recognition.

South Dearborn's First-Ever Girls Wrestling Team Off to Great Start

The Lady Knights had an awesome showing at the Monroe Central Invitational.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Martina McBride - Independence Day

Thomas Rhett Make Me Wanna 17:52
Priscilla Block Things You Didn't See 17:45
Lorrie Morgan What Part of No 17:42
Zac Brown Band Homegrown 17:39