Drive Safe Kansas - KDOT

Everybody inside needs to be buckled up before the vehicle starts to roll.

Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.

As of 3/17/2026, Kansas has 49 traffic fatalities in 2026 (a 32.88% decrease compared to the same date in 2025). These are preliminary numbers which can change based on trauma and investigation outcomes. Follow posted limits. Don’t speed.

Drinking and driving is a risk no one should take. Doing so can cause injury or death to the driver, passengers, and others on the road. The consequences of driving intoxicated could be life-altering.

You and your phone may be attached at the hip, but it doesn’t need to be attached to your hand when you’re driving✋ ❌. Stay focused behind the wheel. Put the Phone Away or Pay.

Green lights are for sober drivers. Make the smart move this St. Patrick’s Day and plan a ride before you celebrate. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

KDOT joined the Drive To Zero Coalition to host the third annual Drive To Zero Day at the Capitol, bringing together state agencies, law enforcement & safety advocates to address efforts to reduce traffic fatalities in the state. Read more: ksdot.gov/Home/Component… #drivetozeroks

Proud to join partners, like @KDOTHQ, at the Capitol for @DriveSafeKansas’ Drive to Zero Day to support our goal to eliminate traffic fatalities. Secretary Calvin Reed, who serves on the KTA board, highlighted the importance of collaboration to reach this goal. KTA supports the effort through safety improvements like high-friction surfacing, guardrail enhancements, and safety awareness campaigns. #DriveToZero #KTAsafety #KansasTurnpike

This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t push your luck! 🍀 If you drink, don’t drive. #BuzzedDriving is drunk driving. #DriveToZeroKansas

As of 3/10/2026, Kansas has 45 traffic fatalities in 2026 (an 18.18% decrease compared to the same date in 2025). These are preliminary numbers which can change based on trauma and investigation outcomes. Never Drive Impaired. Plan Ahead.

Friends don't let friends drink and drive.

Respect on the road means moving over when you see flashing lights on a vehicle stopped ahead. It’s also the law.

Riders and drivers – watch out for each other. Stick to the speed limit and remember to use your turn signals.

Use the SaferCar app to see if your vehicle is under a safety recall. It could qualify for a free repair! nhtsa.gov/campaign/safer…

As of March 3, 2026, Kansas has 42 traffic fatalities (a 14.29% decrease compared to the same date in 2025). These are preliminary numbers and may change based on trauma and investigation outcomes. Stay focused on the road. Avoid distractions.

Fog and rain will be impacting parts of #Kansas today and tonight. Slow down for the conditions, and if your windshield wipers are on, state law requires your headlights be on, too. Be safe! #kswx #fog #rain @kshighwaypatrol

In Kansas, pedestrians have the right-of-way within crosswalks at all intersections, including roundabouts. Always look both ways before crossing the street.

These aren’t just numbers. They’re lives lost on Kansas roads. Use turn signals. Check blind spots. Watch for motorcyclists.

As of 2/24/2026, Kansas has 34 traffic fatalities in 2026 (a 20.93% decrease compared to the same date in 2025). These are preliminary numbers which can change based on trauma and investigation outcomes. Follow posted limits and avoid speeding.

Think twice when you see that flash of yellow. Intersections are a common place for high‑impact wrecks and pushing through the light only increases the danger. Kansas drivers: your best defensive driving strategy is to slow down and stay alert. Keep our roads safe. 💛