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Worst 10 states for winter fatal traffic crashes

Most of the nation’s winter fatal traffic crashes happen where you might least expect them.

There are more than 7,000 fatal traffic collisions recorded each winter in the U.S., according to 2019 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration records. However, most fatal vehicle collisions in the winter aren’t in places like Colorado or New Hampshire, where winter storms are a way of life. Rather, they mostly occur in states not associated with dangerous driving conditions like snow and ice.

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Stay alert and slow down through work zones

Large trucks are involved in one-third of all fatal crashes in work zones, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The agency issued a press release last week detailing its findings, and urging drivers to stay alert, obey traffic signs and allow all vehicles extra space around them.

“Around most parts of the country, there’s two seasons: winter and construction,” said Reliance Partners Director of Safety Brian Runnels. 

Traffic cones and warning signs are supposed to...

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