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Operation Crash Reduction runs Oct. 11-14 From Marla Marrs Frankfort, KY - As part of a regional initiative aimed at encouraging seat belt use to save lives and preventing serious injuries due to traffic crashes, law enforcement throughout Kentucky will conduct a high-visibility enforcement campaign, called Operation Crash Reduction, October 11 through October 14, 2024. "Sharing the road with other drivers means a lot is beyond our control, but one thing we can each decide is to make the safe choice to buckle up every time," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "Seat belt use and responsible driving practices for both drivers and passengers can be the difference between life and death." Since 2011, October has been the highest month for fatal crashes in the United States. In Region 3 states, approximately half of vehicle occupants killed in these crashes were unrestrained. Additionally, since 2011, more roadway deaths have occurred on Columbus Day weekend than during the holiday periods of Thanksgiving or Memorial Day. "For several years now, we have had this troubling trend," said NHTSA Regional Administrator Stephanie Hancock. "We know that speed, distraction and impairment are the root causes of most of the crashes in these states. However, seat belt and child safety seat use are your primary sources of protection in crashes caused by speeding, impaired or distracted drivers." In Kentucky, there have been 1,297 fatal crashes during the month of October since 2011. In eight of those years, October had the highest or second highest number of fatal crashes. Last year there were 417 injuries and seven deaths on Kentucky roadways during the October 7-9 holiday weekend. "A simple click is all it takes to save a life," said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. "In the event of a crash, securely fastened child seats and seat belts offer the best protection against serious injuries or fatalities. That's why we're working together with NHTSA and our state and local law enforcement partners to remind drivers to buckle up and keep their phones away." According to NHTSA, when worn correctly, seat belts reduce the risk of fatalities by 45% for front-seat vehicle occupants and by 60% for pickup truck, SUV and minivan occupants. "Seat belts save lives," said Hancock. "Everyone - front seat and back, child and adult - should remember to buckle up." For more information on seat belts, visit nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts. This story was posted on 2024-10-10 16:22:32
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