(LEX 18) — Kentucky experienced one of the nation's largest increases in DUI fatalities in 2023, according to a recent report from Zutobi, even as the U.S. saw an overall decrease in drunk driving deaths.

The Commonwealth ranked 13th nationwide in severity, with DUI fatalities jumping 12.5% compared to 2022. This troubling trend comes as the U.S. experienced a nationwide decrease of 8.1% in DUI deaths during the same period.

The data, available as of June 2025, reveals more concerning statistics for Kentucky drivers. The state recorded more than 438 DUI arrests per 100,000 drivers, and 24.3% of all road fatalities were tied to alcohol-impaired crashes. Per 100,000 drivers in the Bluegrass State, there are around 6.6 DUI fatalities.

"That's not a good sign," said Richmond Police Chief Ro

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