Ohio State Highway Patrol designates "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" for increased road safety awareness due to high traffic fatalities.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol designates the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" from Memorial Day to Labor Day as a period of increased road safety awareness, due to the high number of traffic fatalities during this time. In 2022, there were 67,305 crashes in Ohio, with 371 fatal accidents resulting in 397 deaths, a 5% decrease from 2021. The Patrol urges drivers to prioritize safety by wearing seatbelts, avoiding distractions, and driving sober.

June 10, 2024
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