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More people are dying on WA roads

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Rising Traffic Deaths in Seattle & Washington State

This chapter delves into the 33-year high in traffic deaths in Seattle and Washington state, exploring the historical context of road fatalities and key contributing factors like impaired driving, speeding, lack of seatbelt usage, and distracted driving. It also discusses the impact of smartphone proliferation, the rise in fatal crashes, and the potential link between decreased traffic violation tickets and reckless driving behavior.

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