On a 5-year average, 16,641 people die each year on rural roads. More than 25% of these fatalities involve speeding according to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. There have been a total 74 fatal motor vehicle crashes in Warren County from 2018 to 2022. Read more at this website which is managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It allows users to build customized reports by various factors.
Safety must be a focus when planning and designing avenues for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. It’s a reminder to all to practice defensive driving techniques to protect yourself and others.