The Kansas Highway Patrol and the Kansas Department of Transportation report that traffic fatalities on Kansas roadways have fallen in the past year.

K-H-P reports 211 traffic deaths so far in 2026 as compared to 242 for the same time period last year. That number represents a 12.81% decrease in traffic fatalities. With the Labor Day weekend coming up, drivers are reminded to remain alert while behind the wheel and to avoid alcohol. On average, 32 people are killed in alcohol-impaired traffic accidents each day across the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

For those planning to celebrate over the Labor Day weekend, please make wise choices and have a game plan for getting a safe ride home.