Police Reports in Kentucky
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Kentucky Police Reports, Accident Reports and Crash Reports: Navigating Form KSP74
Breakdown of Form KSP74
Form KSP74 is organized into sections that guide officers through data collection. The top section records administrative information: the incident number, date and time, investigating agency, officer name and badge number, and exact location. Location fields include county, city or unincorporated area, route number or street name, milepost or distance from a reference point, and whether the crash occurred at an intersection or between intersections. Accurately capturing location data allows KYTC to map crash clusters and prioritize safety improvements.
Driver and vehicle data
For each vehicle involved, the report collects the driver’s full name, address, date of birth, sex, driver’s license number and state, and license class (including commercial or motorcycle endorsements). Officers note whether the driver’s license was valid, suspended or expired. They also record the driver’s condition—such as whether the driver appeared normal, fatigued, ill, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or other impairment. The vehicle section documents the year, make, model, body style, color, vehicle identification number (VIN) and license plate number. It also asks whether the vehicle was owned by a governmental entity, a rental company or a private individual and whether it was used for commercial purposes. Kentucky’s location along major freight corridors like I‑65 and I‑75 means that commercial vehicle crashes require special attention; officers flag these and complete supplementary forms as needed.
Occupant and non‑occupant details
The KSP74 includes an occupant table that lists every person in the vehicle and any non‑occupants involved (pedestrians or cyclists). For each person, the officer records their seating position (using a numbered diagram), seat belt or helmet use, airbag deployment, ejection status, injury severity and whether they were transported to a medical facility. The injury categories range from fatal to no injury. Additional fields capture the person’s age, sex and whether they were trapped and required extrication. Recording this information supports analyses of seat belt compliance and injury outcomes, informing public health and legislative efforts such as Kentucky’s primary seat belt law.
Environmental and roadway conditions
Kentucky’s varied topography—ranging from mountains to rolling hills—presents unique traffic challenges. Form KSP74 includes a section where officers document roadway surface conditions (dry, wet, ice, snow, slush, standing water, sand or mud) and roadway profile (level, grade, hill crest, dip). They also record road alignment (straight, curve left, curve right) and road type (divided, undivided, one‑way). Because weather can change rapidly, officers note weather conditions (clear, cloudy, rain, sleet/hail, snow, fog, high wind) and light conditions (daylight, dawn/dusk, dark with street lights, dark without street lights). Traffic control devices are documented, including whether the intersection was controlled by a stop sign, traffic signal, flashing beacon, yield sign or whether it was uncontrolled. Work zones are flagged, and officers indicate whether there were warning signs or flaggers present. This detailed environment data helps analysts correlate crash occurrences with road and weather conditions.
Contributing factors and driver actions
Officers identify contributing factors and driver actions for each vehicle. Contributing factors may include speeding, failure to yield, following too closely, improper passing, improper lane change, improper turn, disregarding traffic control devices, alcohol or drug impairment, fatigue or distraction (for instance, texting while driving). Vehicle factors such as defective brakes, tires or lights are also noted. Environmental factors might include glare, obstructed view, debris, animals or road surface defects. Driver actions prior to the crash—going straight, slowing or stopping, turning left or right, backing, changing lanes, or passing—are recorded. Coding these behaviors allows KYTC to analyze crash causation and develop targeted enforcement and education campaigns.
Collision description and sequence of events
KSP74 asks officers to identify the first harmful event—the event that resulted in injury or property damage—and any subsequent events. Options include collision with a motor vehicle, collision with a pedestrian, collision with a fixed object (tree, pole, guardrail), collision with an animal, rollover, fire/explosion, and submersion. The manner of collision describes how vehicles collided (rear‑end, head‑on, angle, sideswipe same/opposite direction, backing) or whether the crash was non‑collision (e.g., vehicle overturning). Recording multiple events and the manner of collision provides a comprehensive picture of the crash dynamics.
How Kentucky uses crash reports to improve safety
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety and KYTC rely on data from police reports, accident reports and crash reports to develop safety programs and infrastructure projects. By analyzing patterns—such as a high number of deer‑related crashes in certain counties or an increase in distracted‑driving collisions among young drivers—officials can implement targeted interventions. Examples include installing wildlife crossing signs, increasing enforcement of texting‑while‑driving laws, or enhancing lighting at rural intersections. Data from KSP74 also feed into federal databases like the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), ensuring Kentucky’s crash statistics contribute to national safety research.
What to do after a crash in Kentucky
If you are involved in a crash, remain at the scene, check for injuries and call law enforcement. Cooperate with officers as they complete the police report and provide accurate information. Exchange contact and insurance details with other drivers and gather names of any witnesses. Taking photos of the vehicles, road conditions and visible injuries can support your insurance claim. Once the accident report is filed, you can request a copy from the Kentucky State Police or the local police department to assist with insurance or legal proceedings. Remember that Kentucky law requires you to report crashes involving injury, death or property damage above a certain threshold.
Conclusion
The Kentucky Uniform Police Traffic Collision Report (Form KSP74) is central to how the Commonwealth documents and analyzes traffic crashes. By standardizing police reports, accident reports and crash reports across urban and rural areas, Kentucky ensures that each collision is recorded with the detail necessary for insurance resolution, legal accountability and public safety research. Understanding the structure and purpose of KSP74 can help drivers navigate the aftermath of a crash and contribute to safer roads statewide.
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Louisville
County: Jefferson
Population: 965.005
ZIP Codes: 40245, 40242, 40241...
Lexington
County: Fayette
Population: 321.122
ZIP Codes: 40526, 40509, 40504...
Bowling Green
County: Warren
Population: 102.247
ZIP Codes: 42104, 42103, 42101...
Owensboro
County: Daviess
Population: 81.734
ZIP Codes: 42301, 42303, 42304
Elizabethtown
County: Hardin
Population: 76.363
ZIP Codes: 42701, 42702
Covington
County: Kenton
Population: 40.902
ZIP Codes: 41011, 41015, 41014...
Nicholasville
County: Jessamine
Population: 31.625
ZIP Codes: 40356, 40340
Hopkinsville
County: Christian
Population: 31.011
ZIP Codes: 42240, 42221, 42241
Jeffersontown
County: Jefferson
Population: 28.988
ZIP Codes: 40299, 40220, 40223...
Frankfort
County: Franklin
Population: 28.452
ZIP Codes: 40601, 40603, 40618...
Paducah
County: McCracken
Population: 26.894
ZIP Codes: 42003, 42001, 42002
Radcliff
County: Hardin
Population: 22.967
ZIP Codes: 40160, 42701, 40159
Erlanger
County: Kenton
Population: 19.677
ZIP Codes: 41018, 41017, 41051
Mount Washington
County: Bullitt
Population: 18.228
ZIP Codes: 40047
St. Matthews
County: Jefferson
Population: 17.491
ZIP Codes: 40222, 40207
Shelbyville
County: Shelby
Population: 17.436
ZIP Codes: 40065, 40066
Shepherdsville
County: Bullitt
Population: 14.351
ZIP Codes: 40165, 40166
Somerset
County: Pulaski
Population: 12.108
ZIP Codes: 42503, 42501, 42502...
Campbellsville
County: Taylor
Population: 11.523
ZIP Codes: 42718, 42719
Fort Campbell North
County: Christian
Population: 11.483
ZIP Codes: 42223
Lyndon
County: Jefferson
Population: 10.956
ZIP Codes: 40242, 40223, 40222...
Versailles
County: Woodford
Population: 10.382
ZIP Codes: 40383, 40384
Middletown
County: Jefferson
Population: 9.622
ZIP Codes: 40243, 40299, 40223
Hillview
County: Bullitt
Population: 8.735
ZIP Codes: 40229, 40109, 40165...
Fort Mitchell
County: Kenton
Population: 8.676
ZIP Codes: 41011, 41017
Mount Sterling
County: Montgomery
Population: 7.549
ZIP Codes: 40353
Highland Heights
County: Campbell
Population: 6.531
ZIP Codes: 41076, 41099
Leitchfield
County: Grayson
Population: 6.434
ZIP Codes: 42754, 42755
Fort Wright
County: Kenton
Population: 5.882
ZIP Codes: 41011, 41015, 41017
Douglass Hills
County: Jefferson
Population: 5.437
ZIP Codes: 40243, 40223
Crescent Springs
County: Kenton
Population: 4.402
ZIP Codes: 41017
Paintsville
County: Johnson
Population: 4.256
ZIP Codes: 41222, 41240
Crestview Hills
County: Kenton
Population: 3.226
ZIP Codes: 41017
Park Hills
County: Kenton
Population: 3.155
ZIP Codes: 41011, 41012, 41019
Springfield
County: Washington
Population: 2.871
ZIP Codes: 40069, 40061
Graymoor-Devondale
County: Jefferson
Population: 2.838
ZIP Codes: 40222
Russell Springs
County: Russell
Population: 2.755
ZIP Codes: 42642
Pioneer Village
County: Bullitt
Population: 2.690
ZIP Codes: 40229, 40165
Calvert City
County: Marshall
Population: 2.522
ZIP Codes: 42044, 42029
Junction City
County: Boyle
Population: 2.441
ZIP Codes: 40422, 40440
Mount Vernon
County: Rockcastle
Population: 2.259
ZIP Codes: 40456, 40473
Lebanon Junction
County: Bullitt
Population: 2.201
ZIP Codes: 40150
Orchard Grass Hills
County: Oldham
Population: 2.008
ZIP Codes: 40014
Hurstbourne Acres
County: Jefferson
Population: 1.984
ZIP Codes: 40220
Jeffersonville
County: Montgomery
Population: 1.937
ZIP Codes: 40337
Coal Run Village
County: Pike
Population: 1.888
ZIP Codes: 41501
Worthington Hills
County: Jefferson
Population: 1.872
ZIP Codes: 40245
St. Regis Park
County: Jefferson
Population: 1.841
ZIP Codes: 40220
Breckinridge Center
County: Union
Population: 1.592
ZIP Codes: 42437
Beechwood Village
County: Jefferson
Population: 1.305
ZIP Codes: 40207
West Van Lear
County: Johnson
Population: 1.224
ZIP Codes: 41222, 41268
Barbourmeade
County: Jefferson
Population: 1.208
ZIP Codes: 40242, 40241
Silver Grove
County: Campbell
Population: 1.104
ZIP Codes: 41076, 41085
Heritage Creek
County: Jefferson
Population: 1.090
ZIP Codes: 40229, 40228
Meadow Vale
County: Jefferson
Population: 943
ZIP Codes: 40242, 40241
Langdon Place
County: Jefferson
Population: 931
ZIP Codes: 40242, 40241
Burnside
County: Pulaski
Population: 819
ZIP Codes: 42503, 42519, 42544...
Watterson Park
County: Jefferson
Population: 736
ZIP Codes: 40218, 40213
Blue Ridge Manor
County: Jefferson
Population: 718
ZIP Codes: 40223
North Middletown
County: Bourbon
Population: 657
ZIP Codes: 40361, 40357
Woodland Hills
County: Jefferson
Population: 625
ZIP Codes: 40243, 40253
Parkway Village
County: Jefferson
Population: 613
ZIP Codes: 40217
Murray Hill
County: Jefferson
Population: 589
ZIP Codes: 40242, 40241
Strathmoor Village
County: Jefferson
Population: 557
ZIP Codes: 40205
Fleming-Neon
County: Letcher
Population: 555
ZIP Codes: 41840, 41835
Brownsboro Farm
County: Jefferson
Population: 549
ZIP Codes: 40241
Strathmoor Manor
County: Jefferson
Population: 460
ZIP Codes: 40205
Norbourne Estates
County: Jefferson
Population: 447
ZIP Codes: 40207
Gilbertsville
County: Marshall
Population: 405
ZIP Codes: 42044, 42029
Forest Hills
County: Jefferson
Population: 374
ZIP Codes: 40299, 40220
Meadowview Estates
County: Jefferson
Population: 373
ZIP Codes: 40220
Old Brownsboro Place
County: Jefferson
Population: 367
ZIP Codes: 40242, 40241
Brownsboro Village
County: Jefferson
Population: 317
ZIP Codes: 40207
Maryhill Estates
County: Jefferson
Population: 226
ZIP Codes: 40207
Saint Joseph
County: Daviess
Population: 192
ZIP Codes: 42356, 42301
South Carrollton
County: Muhlenberg
Population: 180
ZIP Codes: 42374, 42330
Hills and Dales
County: Jefferson
Population: 135
ZIP Codes: 40241
Mockingbird Valley
County: Jefferson
Population: 122
ZIP Codes: 40207
Meadowbrook Farm
County: Jefferson
Population: 111
ZIP Codes: 40223
Lovelaceville
County: Ballard
Population: 12
ZIP Codes: 42053, 42060
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