Governor Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are pleased to announce that highway fatalities declined in 2024 in Kentucky.
That’s when compared to 2023, with the report showing highway fatalities decreased to 707 deaths in 2024, down 107 compared to 2023. This officially marks the lowest number of highway fatalities in the last ten years.
Governor Beshear says, “These numbers mean fewer families have had to deal with such a painful loss, and its welcome news. By working together, we can ensure everyone traveling on Kentucky’s roadways makes it home safely. Let’s keep doing all we can to prevent tragedies – like buckling up, driving distraction-free and slowing down.”
Since nearly half of all reported motor vehicle fatalities in Kentucky involve unbelted drivers or passengers, Kentuckians are urged to buckle up – every trip, every time.
According to the Office of Highway Safety and Kentucky State Police of the 707 fatalities, 47 percent of vehicle occupants were not wearing a seat belt and 19 percent involved alcohol. Approximately 33 percent involved speeding or aggressive drivers, and 22 percent involved driver distraction. Pedestrians and bicyclists accounted for 110 deaths and motorcyclists accounted for 96.