Drive Safe Kansas

08/31/2026

Triple digit summer temperatures mean kids are at greater risk for heatstroke! As temperatures rise outside, we’re reminding parents and caregivers that the temperature inside a car is even hotter. When a car's internal temperature can rise by 19 degrees in just 10 minutes, it's important to double-check the back seat before leaving your vehicle. This year, there have been 23 hot car deaths with 5 occurring in August alone. Most parents and caregivers believe it could never happen to them, but in most cases, the child is left behind unknowingly.

08/29/2026

Watch for pedestrians and be prepared to stop before the crosswalk. A little patience goes a long way.

08/27/2026

Alcohol, drugs, and some medications can affect judgment, reaction time, and coordination. Impaired driving puts everyone on the road in danger. Choose a sober driver, rideshare, or taxi.

08/27/2026

Keep driving safely, Kansas!

Kansas laid down the foundation for modern American road trips as home to the nation’s very first section of interstate highway completed under the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. 🛣️🌻

From state-shaped license plates in the 1950s to boasting the shortest, sweetest stretch of historic Route 66, the Sunflower State has a rich highway history. Take a look at these fascinating stats from highlighting Kansas's impact on American transportation.

08/26/2026

The hours between 6 p.m. and midnight account for 34% of all speeding fatalities — more than a third of all speeding-related deaths in just a 6-hour window.

Less traffic at night isn't a green light to speed. Slow down, stay alert, and arrive safely. ⏱️✔️

08/26/2026

If you can barely see past your hood, it’s time to treat the road like anything could appear ahead of you without warning. When you see flashing lights, MOVE OVER.

08/25/2026

As of 8/25/2026, Kansas has 211 traffic fatalities in 2026 (a 12.81% decrease compared to the same date in 2025). These are preliminary numbers which can change based on trauma and investigation outcomes.
Plan Ahead. Don’t Drink and Drive.

08/25/2026

Entering a roundabout? Yield to anyone approaching from the left and any pedestrians in the crosswalk.

🔁 Entering a roundabout? Yield to traffic already circulating. They have the right-of-way.

08/23/2026

A parked vehicle can heat up dangerously fast. Never leave a child or pet unattended in a car. Not even for a minute.