The Interstate-5 in San Diego County has been named California's third-top deadliest roadway and is seeing a postpandemic spike, according to a new report from…
The Interstate-5 in San Diego County has been named California 's third-top deadliest roadway and is seeing a post-pandemic spike, according to
Roadways became a lot less congested during the pandemic, which ushered in speeding, reckless driving and thus, more deadly car crashes, according to traffic safety experts ConsumerAffairs spoke with.Estimates for 2023 show car crash fatalities declining in California alongside its population, but those fatalities are still above prepandemic levels, clocking in at 10.3 deaths per 100,000 people in 2023 compared with 9.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2018.
Out of the year, August and October had the most car crash deaths in 2022. More people are vacationing and younger drivers are not in school, ConsumerAffairs said. During October, visibility issues come up, as well as slick surfaces, according to the report.Slow your vehicle at intersections Be extra cautious when driving in less-than-ideal driving conditions like anytime it's dark, foggy or rainy
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