Missouri Roadway Deaths Down Slightly for the First Half of 2022Ozark Radio News
JEFFERSON CITY - Following an especially deadly 2021, Missouri traffic fatalities have dropped 7% compared to this same time last year. Preliminary data shows from Jan. 1 - June 22, 413 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes, down from 445 in the same period in 2021. The July Fourth holiday weekend marks the halfway mark of summer and the halfway point of the 100 deadliest days of summer, which has historically seen the highest number of traffic fatalities. "These modest gains in numbers over last year are encouraging, but we have a long way to go to achieve our ultimate goal of z...