Speeding, and traffic safety, are the top complaints the Marshalltown police chief hears about each day. The City of Marshalltown and the Marshalltown Police Department have made speed enforcement a priority. Traffic safety is an important public safety and quality of life issue.
NHTSA released data earlier this year showing that while the number of fatalities in speeding-related crashes fell slightly in 2022, speeding was still a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities for the year. In 2022, 12,151 people died, and an estimated 300,595 were injured in speeding-related crashes, a 3% and 9% decrease from 2021.
“Speeding accounts for nearly a third of all fatalities on our roads. While speeding may seem like the quick and easy option to make up some time when you’re running late, it puts you, your loved ones, and everyone else on the road in danger,” Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman said. “This summer, and all year round, NHTSA urges drivers to slow down so everyone can arrive safely at their destination.”
NHTSA also reminds the public that speeding happens — and is dangerous — on all roads, not just highways. In fact, in 2022, 87% of all speeding-related traffic fatalities occurred on non-interstate roads.
Speeding can do damage that is beyond repair. When you drive over the speed limit, even by a little bit, you put yourself and everyone on the road in danger. The result could be a serious injury or deadly crash. Know that speeding is illegal and affects everyone on the road.
More safety information from NHTSA regarding the dangers of speeding can be found here:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/speeding
Source: NHTSA
AUTHORITY: Michael W. Tupper, Chief of Police (mtupper@marshalltown-ia.gov or 641.754.5771)