INDIANAPOLIS — The first snow of the season Sunday night into Monday morning caused slick road conditions across central Indiana, leading to numerous crashes and nearly 50 school delays.
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Monday, as light snow continues to create hazardous driving conditions.
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police reported a significant increase in crashes overnight, with officers responding to more than 150 crashes since midnight — roughly twice the usual number for this time frame.
"Please take it easy and give yourself plenty of time this morning," IMPD tweeted.
Since midnight, IMPD officers have responded to more than 50 crashes, roughly twice the usual number for this time frame.
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) November 10, 2025
Please take it easy & give yourself plenty of time this morning. https://t.co/wK7QzOHm4L
Indiana State Police also reported significant weather-related incidents. "It's been an active 24 hours," ISP said at Monday's Winter Preparedness briefing with Governor Mike Braun. The department responded to approximately 130 weather-related incidents over the last 24 hours, including slide-offs and crashes. One of the crashes occurred on I-65 at Edinburgh involving a horse trailer.
The dangerous conditions continued into Monday afternoon, with Indiana State Police-Lowell Post reporting a trooper was rear-ended by a driver who lost control on an icy bridge on I-65 just north of I-94. "Message remains the same. SLOW DOWN!" ISP posted on social media.
Winter Weather Preparedness briefing with Gov. Braun
Governor Mike Braun joined the Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Monday for the press conference to outline the state's coordinated winter weather efforts during Winter Weather Preparedness Week.
"Keeping Hoosiers safe this winter season will take a collaborative effort between our state agencies and our citizens," Gov. Braun said. "Our INDOT crews, State Police, and first responders are fully equipped and ready to tackle the season's challenges."
INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist said the agency has hired seasonal snowplow drivers, completed training, inspected equipment, and stocked salt barns.
"Our plows are ready, salt barns are stocked, and we have plenty of drivers for the season, but safety on the roads depends on all of us," Quist said. "Please, when you're out on the roads this winter, slow down, don't crowd the plow and give our crews room to work."
Indiana State Police Captain Ron Galaviz noted that more than 4,500 crashes during the winter months last year were caused by people driving too fast for weather conditions.
"When winter weather strikes, our troopers are among the first on the scene, and visibility and road conditions can change in seconds," Galaviz said.
Police offered several safety reminders for drivers including clearing all windows before driving, increasing following distance, braking gently on slick streets, turning headlights on for visibility, avoiding crowding plows, and preparing emergency kits with snacks, water, phone charger, and blankets.
State officials recommend checking road conditions at 511in.org or the INDOT TrafficWise app before traveling.
Nearly 50 schools across central Indiana reported delays Monday morning due to the winter weather conditions. Parents are encouraged to check with their school districts for the latest information.
