Kentucky ranks first in nation for teen fatal crashes during back-to-school season
The data showed that during August and September from 2020 to 2024, Kentucky recorded a fatal crash rate of more than 50 deaths per 100,000 licensed teen drivers. Read the full report at WKYT
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Journalists:WKYTbsky, Kentucky Lanternbsky
- WKYT“Kentucky ranks number one in the nation for teen fatal crashes during the back-to-school season, according to newly released data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. More ⬇️”
- Kentucky Lantern“Kentucky courts filing system part of ‘cybersecurity incident,’ judicial branch officials say From @mckennahorsley.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2026/09/02/k...”
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