Rumble strips have been installed at O.T. Crossroads

White County Sheriff’s Office is proud to report a large step forward for safety on one of the highest risk roads in the county.

O.T. Jones Crossroads, which is the crossroads at Smithville Highway and Old Kentucky Road, has been the site numerous of wrecks each year. In August 2025, there were even two wrecks at the same location on the same day, only four hours apart.

At the time, Sheriff Steve Page said he had gone to the state and wants to see something done, and something has. Over a month ago, rumble strips were installed, coming down both sides to the crossroads. Since then, the sheriff’s office has recorded no accidents in or around the crossroads.

“I’m grateful things are getting better,” the sheriff said. “I got out to grab folks everywhere I could to try and get something done.”

While rumble strips are a great step forward, Sheriff Page is still trying to ensure even more safety on the road. Whether that be an actual traffic light, which is unlikely, or just lowering the speed limit on that stretch of road, is yet to be seen. Despite the progress, however, Sheriff Page still wants to caution residents as they drive on that road.

“Still pay attention while you’re driving through it,” he said. “I think it’s a huge step forward for the safety of White County, but you still need to be safe and drive carefully while going through it.”