Governor Kelly’s office has announced that for the first time since 2015, Kansas saw less than 400 traffic fatalities in 2023. Preliminary data for 2023 indicates 388 people died in traffic crashes in Kansas, compared to 410 fatalities in 2022. The number of fatalities has been trending down for three consecutive years. Kelly says roadway safety has improved, partially because of her administration’s $10 billion Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program. One of the simplest ways to protect yourself and others is to buckle up. Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Richards:
According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, the simple act of buckling up increases crash survivability by over 45%, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. They say even one traffic death is too many. The ‘Drive to Zero’ coalition credits initiatives included in the Kansas Strategic Highway Safety Plan with helping lower fatalities and serious injuries.
