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Fatal crashes were on the decline in Minnesota for years before the 2020 pandemic. But over the past few years, they’ve spiked as more 

people are speeding and driving recklessly

And Minnesota is not unique. Since 2020, 

fatal crashes have been on the rise around the nation

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what is causing this increase in fatal crashes, and what we can do to make our roads safer. 

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Have you noticed a lot of dangerous driving? Since the start of the pandemic, fatal traffic crashes have increased around the country. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about speeding, reckless driving and how to make Minnesota’s roads safer. 

MPR News with Angela Davis - Fatal crashes were on the decline in Minnesota for years before the 2020 pandemic. But over the past few years, they’ve spiked as more people are speeding and driving recklessly. In 2021, Minnesota had 361 deaths in traffic crashes statewide. That’s the most since 2007. 

And Minnesota is not unique. Since 2020, fatal crashes have been on the rise around the nation. 

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what is causing this increase in fatal crashes, and what we can do to make our roads safer. 

How can we make Minnesota's roads safer?

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