The state of Kentucky is reporting that efforts to make highways safer in the commonwealth saw some success last year.
Governor Andy Beshear said during the last Team Kentucky Update of 2025 that preliminary data shows there were 636 highway fatalities in the state heading into December.
“While that’s still too many, 636, it’s a 7 percent decrease in fatalities from the past year,” Beshear said. “It’s an 18 percent decrease since this day in 2023. We’ve also seen an over 2 percent decrease in serious injuries, going from 2,713 to 2,647.”
Beshear said the state is working on bringing those numbers even lower in 2026.
“In Team Kentucky, we’re working harder to create safer roads,” Beshear said. “In 2025, we’ve awarded more than $1.5 billion in road and bridge projects. This is work focused on making your commute smoother with new pavement, and safer with updated intersections and more.”
The state is also pushing statewide and nationwide traffic safety initiatives such as the Safe Teen Driving Challenge and the Click It or Ticket campaign.
“So to everybody, remember” drive the speed limit, buckle up, and most importantly, put your phone down,” Beshear said. “Let’s keep doing our part because simple choices save lives. Together, we can make the roadway safer for everyone.”
Visit drive.ky.gov or the Kentucky State Police’s website for more information on safety initiatives.
