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The Licking County Health Department’s (LCHD) Safe Communities Coalition reported two county crash fatalities in May 2025. In May 2024, there was one reported crash fatality. Year-to-date (May 31, 2025), there have been six crash fatalities in Licking County. At this time last year, there were four crash fatalities year-to-date (May 31, 2024). Our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones involved.
Motorcyclists’ Safety is Everyone’s Safety
As the weather warms up, more motorcycles are hitting the road. Whether you ride, drive, or just care about traffic safety, we can all work together to make our roadways a place of mutual respect and safe travel for motorcyclists and motorists alike. Join the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) safety initiative and remind our community that Motorcyclists’ Safety Is Everyone’s Safety.
Tips for Motorcyclists
1. Always wear a DOT-compliant helmet and other personal protective gear while riding. The NHSTA estimates that helmets saved the lives of 1,872 motorcyclists in 2017 alone.
2. Complete rider education courses.
3. Make sure your motorcycle license is current.
Tips for Motorists
1. Remember: motorcyclists have the same rights on the road as any motorist.
2. If you are turning at an intersection with an obstructed view of oncoming traffic, wait to see around the obstruction, scan for all roadway users (including motorcyclists), and proceed cautiously.
3. When following a motorcycle, allow for plenty of space around the motorcycle to maneuver or stop in an emergency, change speed, or adjust lane position.
Tips for Everyone
1. Never operate a vehicle distracted or impaired.
2. Observe all traffic laws, and always obey the speed limit.
3. Drive and ride defensively.
Share these tips with your friends, family, and social media followers to make sure that no matter how we choose to travel, we can get where we want to go safely.
For more information on traffic safety issues and crash data in Licking County visit the Ohio State Highway Patrol website.
