Car crashes are down in area cities that have lowered their speed limits.
In 2022, New York state gave municipalities the green light to drop city speed limits to 25 mph. In July 2024, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan signed the lower limit into law. It took effect on January 1st.
Albany Police spokesperson Megan Craft says it gives drivers more time to react and reduces the severity of collisions. Craft says APD data gathered over the past month days shows the number of crashes dropped 29% from the same timeframe in 2024, down to 205 from 287…