Allegheny County officials are urging drivers to slow down as new data highlights the toll speeding continues to take.
According to Allegheny County, there have been 2,723 speed-related crashes across the county, including 829 crashes resulting in injuries and 80 that were fatal. The statistics are part of an ongoing effort to raise awareness about the dangers of excessive speed and encourage safer driving habits.
Traffic safety experts say speeding remains one of the most common factors in serious crashes because it reduces a driver’s ability to react to unexpected situations and increases the severity of collisions when they occur. Higher speeds also make it more difficult for drivers to stop for pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles, particularly in busy urban areas…