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How the Michigan OHSP and Michigan State Police are working to reduce speed-related crashes and fatalities(07-06-25)
Published 9 months, 3 weeks ago
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In this episode, host Phil Tower speaks with Alicia Sledge, the director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.
Alicia, you're joining us to talk about the state's ever to crack down on speeding during the busy summer driving season.
The good news: In Michigan, speeding-related crashes and fatalities have been decreasing. There was a 20% drop in speed-involved crashes in 2023 compared to 2022, and a 32% decrease since 2019.
The still bad: Speed was a factor in 210 fatalities and 6,848 injuries in Michigan in 2023.
Exceeding the speed limit is more than just breaking traffic laws—it represents dangerous behavior that threatens the safety of everyone on the road.
Online: Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.
Alicia, you're joining us to talk about the state's ever to crack down on speeding during the busy summer driving season.
The good news: In Michigan, speeding-related crashes and fatalities have been decreasing. There was a 20% drop in speed-involved crashes in 2023 compared to 2022, and a 32% decrease since 2019.
The still bad: Speed was a factor in 210 fatalities and 6,848 injuries in Michigan in 2023.
Exceeding the speed limit is more than just breaking traffic laws—it represents dangerous behavior that threatens the safety of everyone on the road.
Online: Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.