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Always Drive Sober
Impaired driving is the #1 cause of motor vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities in Nevada and 47% of total traffic fatalities.
Watch Out for Each Other
In 2018, there were 79 pedestrian fatalities in Nevada, a decrease from 91 fatalities in 2017.
Ride Safe
In 2018, 59 riders lost their lives on Nevada’s roadways while riding a motorcycle.
Always Buckle Up
Buckling up is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. It only takes two seconds to buckle up.
Stop on Red
In Nevada, the main reason for all the unsafe driving at intersections is simple: people are in a hurry. And sometimes, it costs them their life.
Focus on the Road
Distracted driving is anything that takes your attention from driving, including: talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to others in your vehicle, using the stereo or your navigation system — anything that takes your attention away from the road.
Get on the Road to Safety
Car crashes are the #1 killer of teens in the United States. The Zero Teen Fatalities program strives to put an end to these preventable fatalities by educating young drivers about the importance of being safe behind the wheel.
Check Your Speed
Speed is a major contributing factor to driver, pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities, accounting for nearly 1/3 of all traffic deaths in Nevada.
Impaired Driving Prevention
745 people lost their lives in impaired driving crashes on Nevada roadways between 2014-2018. The goal in Nevada is to reach zero fatalities.
Pedestrian Safety
387 pedestrians lost their lives in pedestrian crashes on our roadways between 2014-2018. The goal in Nevada is to reach zero fatalities.
Motorcycle Safety
305 people lost their lives in motorcycle-related crashes on Nevada roadways between 2014-2018. The goal in Nevada is to reach zero fatalities.
Occupant Protection
Between 2014 and 2018, 354 unbelted occupant fatalities occurred on Nevada roadways. The goal in Nevada is to reach zero fatalities.
Intersection Safety
495 people lost their lives in intersection-related crashes on Nevada roads between 2014 and 2018. The goal in Nevada is to reach zero fatalities.
Lane Departure Prevention
During 2014 to 2018, there were a total of 978 fatal lane departure crashes that occurred on Nevada roadways. The goal in Nevada is to reach zero fatalities.
Young Driver Safety
During 2014 to 2018, there were a total of 175 fatal young driver crashes. The goal in Nevada is to reach zero fatalities.
Speeding Prevention
From 2014 to 2018, there were a total of 525 fatal speeding crashes on Nevada roadways. The goal in Nevada is to reach zero fatalities.
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Source: Nevada Traffic Safety
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