The goal is to reduce impaired driving crashes, which often increase during holiday weekends.
On average, eight teens are killed a day in driver-related crashes.
CSX said Thursday the train, which was transporting cars, had to make an emergency stop to avoid hitting a semitruck that had bottomed out on a crossing.
Highway officials are going to be cracking down on seatbelt violations ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Only six other states posted larger declines in pedestrian deaths in the first six months of 20202, according to data from the Governors Highway Safety Association.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says 734 people died on Kentucky roads in 2019, which is 10 more people than 2018.
In more than half of the fatal crashes in 2019, the victim was not wearing a seat belt.
Santa is helping state officials remind drivers not to drive drunk.
The best advice this weekend is to plan ahead for a sober driver or to use a taxi or ride-share service if you plan to drink, Shepherdsville Maj. Mike O'Donnell said.
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety launched videos, radio spots, digital advertisements and a new website to remind everyone how critical it is to wear a seat belt and avoid distractions while driving.