Founded in 1821, Bartholomew County is located in the southeastern part of the state with Columbus serving as the county seat. Covering 409 square miles, it lies mostly in the level areas surrounding the East Fork of the White River and its tributaries. The county is intersected by Interstate Highway 65 and U.S. Highway 31 which provide transportation for its commerce, along with one rail line that moves millions of tons of freight through the county annually. Agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism make up the majority of the county's economy.
Accident reports are available a minimum of three business days after the incident. We recommend calling the Front Desk at 812-379-1650 to verify the report is ready to be picked up from the Sheriff's office. To look up the report, we will need the accident report number, name, and date of the accident.