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With fatal traffic crashes on the rise, it’s time to re-emphasize safety

by MATTHEW CONDE/Special to The Press
| August 6, 2021 1:00 AM

In the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the traffic safety community considered the possibility of a dramatic reduction in the number of fatal crashes on American roads. Whether people traveled less out of an abundance of caution or due to stay-at-home orders, it was generally believed that with fewer people commuting to work, study, and play, a significant drop in the number of traffic deaths might be one of the few bright spots of 2020...

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