In a tranquil forest, the ground was blanketed with a tapestry of fallen leaves, their vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows creating a natural mosaic. A gentle breeze rustled the branches overhead, sending a flurry of leaves swirling through the air […]
Seat belts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. Being buckled up during a crash helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle; being completely ejected from a vehicle is almost always deadly.
In 2022, 1,084 bicyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States, which is the highest number ever recorded.
The Minnesota Driving While Impaired (DWI) Dashboard contains information about crashes and arrests related to impaired driving. The data is used to identify patterns in impaired driving behavior, assist public safety entities in making decisions about resource allocation for DWI […]
Car Seat Program Mille Lacs County has three Child Passenger Safety Techs who can provide car seat education and distribute car seats, when available, for children birth to age 8 years old. Call 320-983-8208 and ask to speak to someone […]
Speeding increases the likelihood of collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Common accidents related to speeding include head-on collisions, rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, and accidents involving pedestrians or bicyclists.
In 2022, an average of more than 33 people per day die due to speeding. Speeding was a factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities, resulting in 12,151 deaths.
About one in seven Minnesotans have at least one DUI on their record. Don’t be part of this statistic.
According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 94% of motor vehicle accidents were caused by driver error. Accidents caused by vehicle problems and environmental conditions accounted for very few traffic accidents.