Minnesota DUI arrests: Halloween is one of the busiest days of the year for DUI arrests in Minnesota. 

Minnesota traffic fatalities:  In 2022, 72 people died in traffic crashes on Halloween night in the United States 46% of those deaths were alcohol-related. 

Kanabec County is developing a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes for all road users (pedestrians, drivers, bicyclists, and public transit users) on County-owned roadways. Interactive Map link, […]

It’s a gentle reminder that on this night, every passing car is like a friendly giant, navigating through a whimsical world of costumes and laughter, making sure all the little trick-or-treaters can enjoy their night of fun safely. Every careful […]

Safety Tips for Drivers Be alert for trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Slow down and continue to scan the road in areas where they are likely to be or where sight distances are limited. On Halloween there will likely be more pedestrians […]

There are around 1.5–2.1 million deer-vehicle collisions in the United States each year.  Deer-vehicle collisions cause around 59,000 human injuries and 440 human deaths each year. Most fatalities are caused by drivers losing control of their vehicle while trying to […]

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 […]