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Fresno, California - One of the Fastest Growing Cities
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Fresno, California is one of the fastest growing cities - a brief look at some of the complications along the way
According to a report compiled by the NHTSA, Fresno's population has more than doubled since 1982. The total amount of miles driven in Fresno has also increased by a staggering 97% - yet the roads in Fresno have only been increased by 16% - which is a direct correlation to the number of car, truck and bicycle accidents which have resulted.
In the mid 1990's, Fresno put its attention on violent crimes were there was only about 1 traffic officer assigned to 22,000 Fresno residents. Specifically, 52 people were fatally killed in traffic accidents, where 43 people were killed from violent crimes. Directly resulting from the Universal Hiring Program, 20 traffic officers were hired increasing the total to 42 officers in three months. The NHTSA further determined 444 collisions involving impaired drivers occured in 2002 and decreased to 423. 138 persons were injured in 2002 and decreased to 106 in 2004. However, the number of fatalities which resulted from these car accidents were 6 in 2002 and increased and nearly doubled in 2004. On a national scale, imparied drivers are responsible for over 17,000 deaths per year.
Therefore, as a motorist or a pedestrian in Fresno, California - you could be directly injured by an inpaired driver that is either drunk or suffering from some other ailment. If you have been injured, please visit our website and further contact one of our professional Fresno personal injury lawyers immediately.
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Posted By Fresno Accident Attorney on
November 27, 2008 03:55 pm |
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