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traffic safety

Health+Harvest

U.S. roadways are a little safer than last year, but that's not saying very much

Frank Morris

In 2023, traffic fatalities seemed to be on the decline from recent years, but the numbers are still higher than before the pandemic — and pedestrian deaths on roadways remain at crisis levels.
Illinois Ranks First In Highway Safety, Helmet Laws Aside

Hannah Meisel

Illinois ranks first in a nationwide study surveying traffic safety laws. The new report card by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety gave Illinois’…