FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) — Traffic safety data from Kentucky State Police shows Floyd County ranks fourth statewide for the percentage of traffic fatalities involving unbelted occupants.

The data, which covers crashes recorded between 2021 and 2023, compares counties across multiple categories, including fatalities, serious injuries, total collisions, and seat belt use. During that time, Floyd County recorded 11 traffic fatalities and 40 serious injuries.

While Floyd County does not rank among the highest counties for total fatal crashes, the percentage of fatal crashes involving occupants not wearing seat belts placed the county fourth statewide. The ranking reflects percentages, not the total number of crashes or deaths.

According to the analysis, Floyd County had 39 total collisions included in the study period. State police say a higher share of those fatal crashes involved unbelted occupants when compared to many other counties.

The statistics are part of Kentucky State Police’s High Five Rural Traffic Safety initiative, which focuses on reducing serious injuries and fatalities on rural roadways.

To see the data, you can click here

Source: Trooper Michael Coleman, Kentucky State Police