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Kentucky Teens Lead Nation in Fatal Crashes | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s teen drivers are facing a deadly crisis as new NHTSA data reveals the state leads the nation in fatal crashes involving teens during August and September—over 50 deaths per 100,000 teens, six times the national average. Despite fewer licensed teens than other states, 31 lives have been lost since 2020 alone. While rural roads may play a role, why Kentucky’s numbers soar while similar states like Mississippi lag behind remains a mystery officials are urgently investigating. This is a wake-up call: protecting our young drivers as they head back to school must be a top priority…
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