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The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported ten county crash fatalities in June 2025. In June 2024, there were five reported crash fatalities. Year-to-date (June 30, 2025), there have been 17 crash fatalities in Licking County. At this time last year, there were nine crash fatalities year-to-date (June 30, 2024). Our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones involved.
The Safe Communities Coalition is a group of community partners with the goal to reduce traffic-related deaths. It is administered by the Licking County Health Department and provides monthly traffic fatality updates to the community. It is the Coalition’s mission to educate the public about the consequences of dangerous driving behaviors such as drinking and driving, reckless driving, distracted driving, improper seat belt usage, and not wearing a helmet when operating a motorcycle.
For more information on traffic safety issues and crash data in Licking County visit the Ohio State Highway Patrol website.