Indianapolis, IN – Indiana State Police conducted nearly 35,000 traffic stops statewide in July, issuing thousands of citations and making hundreds of drunken-driving arrests as part of its summer enforcement efforts.
According to Indiana State Police, troopers assigned across the agency’s 14 districts documented 34,886 traffic stops during July 2026. Enforcement activity included 15,727 traffic citations and 27,596 warnings.
Troopers also reported 324 drunken-driving arrests, 1,294 traffic-related criminal arrests and 913 arrests involving alleged nontraffic offenses. Officers issued 1,529 seat belt citations and 211 distracted-driving citations during the month.
The agency investigated 1,327 crashes in July, including 200 involving personal injuries and six fatal crashes. State police did not provide county-level breakdowns or identify the locations of the fatal collisions in Thursday’s summary.
Troopers also assisted 2,629 motorists dealing with disabled vehicles, flat tires, mechanical problems, vehicles stuck along roadways or empty fuel tanks.
State police said traffic enforcement will continue through a mix of aviation support, dedicated patrols, “wolf pack” enforcement details, motorcycle units, unmarked vehicles and marked Ford Mustangs.
The effort is part of Gov. Mike Braun’s public safety platform and is intended to increase voluntary compliance with Indiana traffic laws, according to the agency.
“The overall goal is to drive down the number of crashes, injuries and fatalities,” state police said. “It’s not about writing tickets; it’s about saving lives.”
Residents are encouraged to report suspected dangerous or illegal roadway activity by calling 911. Drivers should provide a location, vehicle description and direction of travel when it is safe to do so.
