In 2017, the National Transportation Safety Board released a report stating that the rise in traffic deaths is due not to distractions or new technology but to speeding. By analyzing crash data from 2005 to 2014, the NTSB found that speeding caused approximately 31 percent of all traffic fatalities in that period. Drivers in Minnesota will want to know about how the NTSB proposes to address the increase.
Report shows speeding has led to traffic death increase
Boating accidents surged in 2017
Many Minnesotans enjoy boating during the warmer months. However, it is important for people who ride on or operate boats to follow safety guidelines to help prevent boating accidents.
