Washington, DC, mayor Muriel Bowser adopted the Vision Zero initiative in 2015 to transform transportation safety and work toward the goal of having zero traffic-related fatalities or serious injuries on the cit
However, the number of fatalities has only increased. In 2023, the District recorded 52 deaths and 363 serious injuries from traffic crashes—the highest fatality count in 16 years. Officials at the D.C. Department of Transportation (DDOT) say that a small percentage of roads are responsible ...
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Those 2023 numbers represent an 85% increase in fatalities and a 78% increase in serious injuries since 2013. With these increases in mind, and as we near the 2030 goal date, we must act boldly and urgently to continuously improve the way we design, operate, and maintain the transportation ...
motivated by troubling statistics about traffic fatalities in Washington. According to Lovick, the state has seen a 20% increase in traffic deaths from 2021 to 2023. In 2023 alone, 813 people lost their lives on Washington roads, with 51%, and 416 fatalities, directly related to impaired ...
Is It Illegal To Roll Through A Yellow Traffic Light In Washington State? Have you ever been driving and gotten to a yellow light and had to decide whether to stop or keep going? You might be surprised by the legalities of going through a yellow light in Washington.Can...
Despite all of the frustrations associated with them, roundabouts offer several benefits that make up for these occasional moments of challenge. The most notable benefit is safety – studies have shown that they reduce traffic fatalities by up to 90%. ...
In Washington State, police officers are allowed to touch your car as part of a traffic stop. They allow the officer to gather information while conducting the traffic stop. While these touches are generally considered legal, it's important to remember that if you feel uncomfortable or have con...
0.85% of US fatalities occur after turning right, whereas, in Washington, this rate stands at 1.61%. This makes Washington the 3rd most dangerous state/district in the US for this maneuver, after Nevada (2%) and New York (1.79%).
1966: National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act The leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 44 in 1965 was automobile accidents. President Lyndon B. Johnson decided enough was enough and on Sept. 9 of the following year signed into law the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle...