LANSING (WKZO) — There were 75 fewer Traffic deaths across the state last year, compared to 2013. The death toll fell from 951 to 876 last year.
It is the first time in four years that it was below 900. In addition, alcohol, drug and cell-related fatalities all declined.
That’s despite the fact that Michigan State Police says overall crashes rose by three percent to nearly 300 thousand. Injuries remained steady at around 71 thousand.
The U-M Transportation Research Institute will recommend safety improvements based on these findings.
