LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Roadways in southern Indiana were covered in a layer of ice and snow Friday morning, and officials said with the sub-zero temperatures, it's a challenge for drivers.
But Indiana State Police Sgt. Carey Huls said there haven't been a lot of accidents reported. He told WDRB that Friday started as a "pretty quiet morning."
ISP responded to multiple calls for slide-offs early Friday, but Huls said by 6:30 a.m., the Sellersburg district had only received about 30 weather-related calls on the interstates.
"Nothing too major," he said. "A few crashes, a minor personal injury crash, but nothing too major."
Overnight crews had to clear a semi-truck that got stuck on the ramp from Interstate 65 South to 265 East.
Huls said the weather-related calls, on top of regular calls, made it busy at times. But ISP could have handled more calls, if needed. He said ISP is prepared to call in more officers, if needed.
Louisville Metro Police had a similar experience early Friday after the snow stopped falling. On social media, LMPD said between midnight and 11:30 a.m., officers assisted six stranded motorists and worked seven accidents. But only two of those accidents had injuries.
LMPD issued a statement in the early hours of the storm saying officers would only respond to serious traffic situations:
"Due to weather conditions, LMPD will be responding to motor vehicle collisions when there is a report of injury, or the roadway is blocked. LMPD is asking motorists to exchange information such as names, addresses, and auto insurance."
LMPD asked that motorists involved in a non-injury crash fill out a report online.
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