As traffic deaths hit record high, Washington residents seek public transit for safer commute
Washington State recorded its highest number of traffic deaths in 33 years in 2023.
Preliminary data from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) indicates that there were 810 traffic fatalities last year, a 10% increase from 2022.
The WTSC found that more pedestrians (157) and motorcyclists (141) were killed on roadways than in any previous year on record.
“810 is not just a shocking statistic," said Shelly Baldwin, WTSC director. "Every number represents a life lost. A lost family member. A lost co-worker. A lost friend. The people who mourn have had their lives changed forever. I hold them in my heart as I ask drivers to take the actions we know save lives. Drive sober. Be patient. Stay focused. Buckle up.”
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10 hours ago someone was stabbed on the light rail. What a safe place.
Someone just got stabbed in Capitol Hill LR station. I'll take my chances on my safer car than the war zone that is public transit
So, actually Ramon wasnt paying attention, not looking further then the car ahead, not keeping a distance between his car and the car in front of him, and obviously the truck behind him failed to do the same. Also, why journalists always have to present this with such a drama in their voice.
@dylenrobertsj3417
26 күн бұрын
I thought I was the only one doing this. I’m so glad other people are looking a couple cars ahead and not just trusting the car in front of them.
@AmalgamationofMan
26 күн бұрын
Ramon can't drive his way out of a paper bag with both ends open and now he has a driving phobia, should be the actual headline.
A very good thought.. stay safe people.
I'm a public transit fan, but this video didn't really do much to support its title.
@esgee3829
13 күн бұрын
i mean...it's king5 what do you expect?
@NickCBax
13 күн бұрын
@@esgee3829 Perfectly accurate detailed reporting.
@esgee3829
13 күн бұрын
@@NickCBax nah...the last statistic given about "light rail trail collisions" deaths to "roadway" deaths is a false equivalency and bad reporting. typically this would be roadway accidents per mile travelled vs same on transit.
@NickCBax
13 күн бұрын
@@esgee3829 Agreed. I expect perfectly detailed and accurate reporting.. I don't think this gave it to us. ;-)
@esgee3829
13 күн бұрын
@@NickCBax local news is just crap so many places in the us. scary bad. that moron george santos could easily have happened in washington. sad thing is so many don't listen critically to what's presented to ask questions (not just about political leanings), but usually about data upon which decisions are made.
assaults in the stations are equally dangerous
Perhaps Washingtonians should learn how to drive properly because they don’t at present. Driving out there feels like being in Mad Max.
@davidlangston7489
26 күн бұрын
Not Washingtonians out of staters 😂
@AmalgamationofMan
26 күн бұрын
No it's locals. People in this state drive like self entitled tards. Texas is way worse though.
Didnt a dude just get stabbed to death in the light rail 😂 how safe really
@walawala-fo7ds
26 күн бұрын
And before that someone shot in the train.
Somewhere there is a guy watching this video while driving his car .
If you can walk to a light rail station it will save you so much time and stress. **Lightrail rider walk to lightrail station. Not operation due to maintenance / stabbing / sound transit special day off ** Great. Great
When you take away enforcement without license plate readers or speed cameras this trend will continue.
Where is the WSP? This is what happens when you have a free for all.
This video was a whack excuse to push the light rail. Y’all want to recoup all the money we have already paid to get more activity on the new stations. Using this man story! The economy is so bad right now people are barely making ends meet rn. NASTY WORK!
@elementaldin0720
27 күн бұрын
Literally thinking the same thing. If your not able to conceal carry on public transport these days your just putting yourself at risk.
@walawala-fo7ds
26 күн бұрын
They would make more money back of they put fare gates at the stations like most other public transit systems. But asking people to pay apparently is offensive
@ryszarddopierala6624
26 күн бұрын
Aleluja.
@esgee3829
13 күн бұрын
@@elementaldin0720 please move to idaho if you havent already
@elementaldin0720
13 күн бұрын
@@esgee3829 You tell everyone you disagree with to move?