FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) – Kentuckians are reminded to buckle up and properly secure children in car seats or boosters during the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, running May 20 to June 2. 

According to the KOHS, there were 813 roadway deaths last year in Kentucky. Of those killed in motor vehicle crashes, 51% were either not wearing a seat belt or were not properly restrained in a car seat or booster seat.

According to NHTSA, despite the low traffic volume, fatal crashes are three times higher nationwide at nighttime versus daytime.