NEWS RELEASE

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

The goal is zero fatalities and serious injuries on Michigan roads through the implementation of the Safe System Approach. Since last week, 19 people died on Michigan roadways, making a total of 660 this year. In addition, 135 more were seriously injured for a statewide total of 3,546 to date.

Compared with last year at this time, there is one fewer fatality and 59 fewer serious injuries.

Numbers are provided by the Michigan State Police.

Rural road safety and the Amish community

Although only 20% of Americans live in rural areas, they make up 41% of traffic crash fatalities. It is important to raise awareness about roadway safety concerns that can arise when traveling on Michigan’s rural roads.

It’s common to see tractors, planters

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