Last year there were 821 fatalities on Missouri Highways, that means that the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety met their goal of 850 or fewer fatalities two years early. That is the lowest mark since 1949, more than 60 years ago.
MoDot Director Kevin Keith said, "Wear your seat belt. Don't drink and drive. Pay attention. Slow Down and I think we can cut this number in half." The combination of public policy, engineering enhancements, emergency medical services, educational efforts, and of law enforcement is the reason why more Missourians are finding it better to buckle up.
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