Drive Safe Kansas - KDOT

As of 5/12/2026, Kansas has 104 traffic fatalities in 2026 (a 25.18% decrease compared to the same date in 2025). These are preliminary numbers which can change based on trauma and investigation outcomes. Always Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.

Protect what matters most. A seat belt saves you from more than a ticket. Click It or Ticket.

Being seen 👀🏍️ = Being safe ✔️. Wear a DOT-compliant helmet and high-visibility gear that protects your body. Your arms and legs should be completely covered, boots and shoes should be high enough to cover your ankles, and wearing gloves protects your hands and provides a better grip. #MotorcycleSafetyMonth

As of 5/5/2026, Kansas has 97 traffic fatalities in 2026 (a 22.40% decrease compared to the same date in 2025). These are preliminary numbers which can change based on trauma and investigation outcomes.

Live mas with a designated driver. Drive sober or get pulled over.

Parked vehicles can heat up quickly and become dangerous to a child left inside. When you park, always STOP 🛑 what you’re doing, LOOK 👓 in the back seat, and then LOCK 🔒 your vehicle.

Because of its size, a motorcycle can be hard to see in traffic 🚦🚚🏍️. Stay alert when you’re behind the wheel. #MotorcycleSafetyMonth

Rolling through a stop sign? You’ve cut your reaction time to almost nothing. A full stop gives you time to look for people walking, biking, or riding motorcycles that you might miss with just a glance. Slow, stop, look… then go.

Whether you’re riding on two wheels or driving on four, the goal is the same. Look out for each other. #ShareTheRoad #DriveToZeroKansas

Stay focused on the drive and avoid distractions.

When you see flashing lights ahead, move over to give them space. It’s the law and it shows you respect those who are working to help.

When you’re speeding, you shorten your reaction time and increase the force of a crash. Your pets depend on you. Following the speed limit helps you make it home to fill their bowl, go for a walk, and scratch their ears again.

Attention, teens and parents: @PutOnTheBRAKES advanced teen driver training program is coming to the Wichita area at @hcuarena in @ParkCityKS, June 13-14. Spaces are limited. Register today: registration.putonthebrakes.org/login?redirect… Please share and spread the word! @KDOTHQ @TrooperBenKs @SAFEks

Work Zone Awareness may be about respecting highway workers, and it is also about keeping travelers safe too! Nearly 90% of all work zone crashes are due to driver error Ditch the Distractions Pay attention to work zone speed limits Give our crews room to work #NWZAW #MoveOverKS

Plan for success! Have a sober driver.

Do you drive kids under 13 years old? Whether they are in a car seat, booster seat, or using a seat belt, the safest place for all children under 13 is in the back seat.

When you see orange cones, ease off the gas. Lanes can be tighter and unexpected stops can happen fast. Slowing down helps you stay in control and keeps everyone safer through the entire work zone. #NWZAW

As of 4/20/2026, Kansas has 85 traffic fatalities in 2026 (a 19.05% decrease compared to the same date in 2025). These are preliminary numbers which can change based on trauma and investigation outcomes. Drive posted limits. Don’t Speed.

Even on ‘cooler’ days, never leave a child alone in a vehicle.

Had a close call? Forgot to use the turn signal? Missed the turn? It could be a sign that you or someone you love may need to limit driving or retire to the comfort of being a passenger. Visit ktsro.org/older-driversf… resources to start a conversation.