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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 22:42 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 22:42 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Sheriff's office checks on traffic unit six months after launch

Jefferson County has seen about 78 fatal crashes this year, including 19 involving pedestrians, according to a WAVE report on the sheriff's traffic unit.

Section: [Public Safety](/louisville/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Jefferson County Sheriff's Office](/louisville/wiki/jefferson-county-sheriff-s-office.md)

## Coverage

- [WAVE (NBC)](https://www.wdrbwave.com/2026/11/11/dramatic-impact-checking-jcsos-traffic-unit-more-than-six-months-after-launch/), 2026-11-10 22:42 EST: ‘Dramatic impact’: Checking in on JCSO’s traffic unit more than 6 months after launch

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