Kentucky highway deaths fall to lowest number in a decade

Beshear announces decline in 2024 Kentucky highway fatalities - WNKY News 40 Television

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced highway fatalities in Kentucky decreased in 2024. According to a release by the governor’s office, that number hit 707 – down 107 deaths compared to 2023. Officials say this is the lowest number of highway fatalities in the Commonwealth in the last decade. “These numbers mean fewer families have had to deal with such a painful loss, and it’s welcome news,” Beshear said. “By working togeth…

Gov. Beshear announces decline in highway fatalities in 2024

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WEVV) — Highway fatalities in Kentucky decreased in 2024 to 707 deaths, marking the lowest number in the last 10 years, Gov. Andy Beshear announced.

KY governor announces decrease in highway fatalities to lowest number in last decade

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said 707 deaths were reported on the state's highways in 2024 — a decrease of 107 deaths compared to the previous year.

Kentucky highway deaths fall to lowest number in a decade

Nearly half of all reported motor vehicle fatalities in Kentucky involve unbelted drivers or passengers, a news release said.

Beshear announces decline in highway fatalities in 2024

FRANKFORT – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that highway fatalities in Kentucky decreased in 2024 to 707 deaths – down 107 compared with 2023. This marks the lowest number of highway fatalities in the last 10 years.

Gov. Andy Beshear announces Kentucky highway fatalities decrease to lowest level in a decade - NKyTribune

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that highway fatalities in Kentucky decreased in 2024 to 707 deaths, which was down 107 compared with 2023, and marks the lowest number of highway fatalities in the last 10 years. “These numbers mean fewer families have had to deal with such a painful loss, and it’s welcome news,” Beshear said. “By working together, we can ensure everyone traveling on Kentucky’s roadways makes i…