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668Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in Kentucky, 2025 (early estimate)
-5.5%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in Kentucky traffic deaths from 2024 (707 deaths)
1.36Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in Kentucky, 2025 (early estimate; 1.44 in 2024)
663Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Kentucky, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
Kentucky quick facts
Kentucky quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 668, a change of -5.5% from 707 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.36 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.44 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 663 fatal crashes and 707 deaths in Kentucky.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 31, 2024, on SR-1973 IRON WORKS PIKE, Fayette County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
Kentucky compared with the United States
The bars compare Kentucky's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident, you must obtain your crash report as soon as possible. At AccidentReports.com, our collision report support center allows you to search for your report as soon as it’s available. Getting a copy of your traffic report has never been easier.
A Simple, Hassle-Free Way to Get a Copy of Your Crash Report
At AccidentReports.com, you can take advantage of our collision report information center and search for your crash report from law enforcement agencies all over Kentucky. If you need to get a copy of your report as soon as possible, fill out the form on this page and submit your accident information to get assistance.
Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
Kentucky Fatal Car Crashes on Record
These are fatal crashes in Kentucky recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 663 fatal crashes and 707 deaths in Kentucky that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
Kentucky fatal crash records
25 crashes, 2024
Case number
County
City
Crash date
Time
Road / Highway
Collision type
Fatalities
210659
Fayette
Lexington-Fayette
Dec 31, 2024
06:39
SR-1973 IRON WORKS PIKE
Angle
1
210657
Simpson
Franklin
Dec 29, 2024
19:27
US-31W NASHVILLE RD
Angle
1
210656
Pulaski
Burnside
Dec 29, 2024
07:35
US-27 at BOAT DOCK RD
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
210655
Jefferson
Louisville
Dec 28, 2024
04:03
SR-1020 NATIONAL TURNPIKE
Single/non-collision: Traffic Sign Support
1
210669
Hardin
—
Dec 27, 2024
23:59
CR-CONSTANTINE RD
Single/non-collision: Tree (Standing Only)
1
210658
Knott
Bearville
Dec 26, 2024
22:27
SR-80
Single/non-collision: Wall
1
210666
Christian
—
Dec 26, 2024
19:30
SR-107 GREENVILLE RD
Single/non-collision: Rollover/Overturn
1
210651
Laurel
—
Dec 26, 2024
11:26
SR-192 W LAUREL RD
Front-to-Front
1
210661
Jefferson
Jeffersontown
Dec 26, 2024
10:23
SR-913 BLANKENBAKER PARKWAY at PLANTSIDE DRIVE
Angle
1
210665
Bullitt
Shepherdsville
Dec 25, 2024
06:54
I-65
Front-to-Front
1
210650
Caldwell
—
Dec 24, 2024
22:19
SR-672
Single/non-collision: Fence
1
210649
Breathitt
Canoe
Dec 24, 2024
08:50
SR-30
Front-to-Front
1
210647
Owen
—
Dec 23, 2024
20:05
US-127
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
210648
Pike
Belfry
Dec 23, 2024
04:30
US-119
Angle
1
210664
Russell
—
Dec 22, 2024
08:50
CR-WOOLDRIDGE SCHOOL RD
Single/non-collision: Tree (Standing Only)
1
210646
Caldwell
—
Dec 22, 2024
08:30
I-69 SB
Single/non-collision: Embankment
1
210645
Adair
Columbia
Dec 21, 2024
16:11
SR-55 COLUMBIA BYPASS
Front-to-Rear
1
210663
Rockcastle
—
Dec 20, 2024
23:06
SR-1329 LOWER RIVER RD
Single/non-collision: Tree (Standing Only)
1
210644
Carter
—
Dec 20, 2024
20:49
US-60
Angle
2
210641
Jefferson
Louisville
Dec 17, 2024
18:20
US-31W DIXIE HWY
Single/non-collision: Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
You can get a copy of your Kentucky police report now, at AccidentReports.com, or you can obtain a copy of your report through the Kentucky State Police in a few different ways.
In-Person
You can visit the Kentucky State Police Headquarters and fill out a Records Request Form to obtain a copy of your police report. The police headquarters is located at:Kentucky State Police – Post 21000 Western Kentucky PkwyNortonville, KY 42442
By Mail
You can send a written request to the Kentucky State Police Headquarters and include the appropriate fee and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Mail your request to:Kentucky State Police – Post 21000 Western Kentucky PkwyNortonville, KY42442
Online
You can visit the Kentucky State Police website and obtain a copy of your report online for a steep fee.
Kentucky and Oklahoma accident reports are $10.00 per copy.
It can take up to three weeks before your report is available. Report requests are processed in the order they’re received. If your accident involved a fatality, personal injuries, a crime, or significant property damage, there may be an ongoing investigation, in which case, your report will be unavailable until the collision investigation and/or criminal investigation has concluded.
Contact information including name, address, phone number, and email address for each party involved
Time and date of accident
Location of collision and exact location of each vehicle
Insurance company information
VINs and license plate numbers
Drivers license numbers
Crash narrative
Any party involved in the accident
The parent or legal guardian of a minor
Motor vehicle accident attorney
Vehicle/property owner
Insurance representative
Are you filing an insurance claim or accident injury lawsuit? If you were involved in a civilian traffic collision and sustained injuries and/or vehicle damage, the information in a collision report can help strengthen an insurance company claim or personal injury lawsuit. An accident report includes important information, such as the responding police officer’s opinion regarding who they believe should be held liable for the accident, a description of property damage, personal injuries, witness statements, and other helpful information. An experienced accident attorney will use this information as evidence when they’re investigating your accident and can provide copies of your report to the other driver’s insurance carrier during the claims process to help you receive a full and fair settlement.
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