Lexington Police resumes minor crash reports after high call volume impact from winter weather
Mar 17, 2026
UPDATE: March 17 at 12 p.m.The Lexington Police Department reported that reports are now being taken for non-injury collisions as of 12 p.m. on Tuesday.Police added that if anyone has an accident report, call 859-258-3600 or 911
.Police noted that from midnight until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the following: Injury Collisions: 16 Non-Injury Collisions: 139 Motorist/Citizen Assists: 78 Traffic Hazards: 44Original Story:The Lexington Police Department is temporarily suspending the taking of reports for minor, non-injury collisions due to high call volume in Fayette County amid the winter weather.The suspension took effect today at 8:45 a.m, police added.Motorists involved in a collision where no one is injured and vehicles are not disabled are asked to exchange information with each other and file a report using the Kentucky State Police's online collision reporting system at www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/civilian-collision-reports.Anyone involved in a collision with an injury, a vehicle blocking the roadway, or another emergency should still call 911 or the police non-emergency number at 859-258-3600.Police are urging all drivers to slow down and use caution. Slick or snow-covered surfaces make it harder to control or stop a vehicle. Drivers should also increase the distance between themselves and the car ahead of them.Since midnight, the Lexington Police Department has responded to the following traffic-related calls: Injury collisions: 13 Non-injury collisions: 64 Motorist/citizen assists: 43 Traffic hazards: 20The suspension is temporary. Police say they will update the public when non-injury collision reports are reinstated.
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