Traffic Deaths Spike in DC This Year, Reaching 16-Year High
Washington D.C. has experienced a significant increase in traffic-related fatalities this year, with 47 individuals losing their lives in accidents, marking the deadliest year since 2007. The eastern side of the city has been disproportionately affected by these crashes, leading to concerns among residents, advocates, and health-care workers about the rise in reckless driving and the lack of accountability for drivers who repeatedly break traffic laws. Despite the implementation of Vision Zero nine years ago, …