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Fulton County Accidents on the Rise

May 10 - fulton county car accidents on riseFulton County is seeing an increase of car accidents over the years.

Recent data, according to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, shows that in 2014 there were 55,833 total crashes, with 14,373 injuries and 77 deaths. In 2015, according to stats provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 104 deaths.

There could be a variety of reasons for these increases.

The Atlanta Regional Commission speculates that population increase and commute into regions of Atlanta play a role.

The daily vehicle miles traveled by Fulton County residents in 2015 was 34,287,347. According to the ARC, there is a continued increase of commuter traffic through suburban areas.

Fulton County has 1 million residents. From 2013 to 2015, the county has seen a 15,279 resident population increase.

And here's a startling piece of information to consider:

Out of the 77 deaths that took place in 2014, over 40 percent of these passengers were not wearing a seatbelt!

Seatbelts could reduce risk of injury by 45 percent. Please, don't forget to buckle before you drive.

Here are some safety tips worth remembering:

  • Don't speed
  • Wear your seatbelt - always
  • And put away all distractions

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