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Posted by Nancy PowellKC Scout Traffic Management Center Supervisor
KANSAS Roadway Fatality Numbers for 2012
On November 5, 2012 the Topeka
Capital-Journal reported a total of 313 fatalities on Kansas roadways for
the first 10 months of 2012. To call
attention to this startling statistic, KDOT, the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource
Office, KHP and AAA have compared the loss of 313 lives to that of the population
of Arcadia, KS located near the western border of the state. In this context, had Arcadia been wiped off
the map due to disease or disaster, there would be a massive public reaction.
We call attention to 313 unnecessary deaths because we believe the same sense of public outrage and demand for response is needed to reduce roadway fatalities.Norraine Wingfield, KTSRO’s Project Director.
In August alone, 74% of Kansas roadway
fatalities were attributed to unbelted occupants. Protect yourself and those you love. Visit KDOT’s website for important
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