JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri transportation officials say the state recorded more than 1,000 traffic deaths in 2021. It is the first time since 2006 that Missouri had more than 1,000 traffic fatalities. The department says in a news release that 1,004 people died in traffic crashes last year. That’s a 2% increase over…
St. Louis, MO (KTRS) The massive winter storm has resulted in nearly 900 accidents and 4 deaths in traffic crashes. That’s according to the Missouri Highway Patrol, which also reports they responded to nearly 4,000 calls for help and rescued nearly 1,800 stranded motorists since the storm began on Friday. Meanwhile, crews with MODOT remain out…
Illinois raised speed limits on rural interstates from 65 mph to 70 mph at the beginning of 2014