During this time of year, the crops have developed to the point where it could cause issues for motorists.

Greene County Sheriff Jack Williams reminds motorists to slow down and double check an intersection that has tall corn before proceeding.

“Normally we have two or three accidents a year with serious injuries at intersections in the rural communities with tall corn because they couldn’t see the other car.”

Williams notes the problem is more prevalent on gravel roads than paved roads. He suggests another indicator that a vehicle is approaching the same intersection as you is to look for dust trailing behind the other vehicle. Williams points out a variety of different vehicles are harder to see when corn gets to its maximum height.

“Obviously most cars and motorcycles are a lot shorter. Even most pickup trucks, you’re not going to be able to see. You might see the dust coming from them as they’re coming down the road, but even some tractors are hard to see with the tall corn.”

Williams hopes everyone uses caution when approaching intersections with tall corn, as most gravel roads in Greene County are uncontrolled intersections.