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The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported three crash fatalities in the county during August 2024. In August 2023, there were two crash fatalities reported. Year-to-date (August 31, 2024), there have been fourteen crash fatalities in Licking County. At this time last year, there were ten crash fatalities year-to-date (August 31, 2023). 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, not wearing a seat belt, 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.
