Amidst a troubling surge in traffic fatalities statewide, the Mid Hudson Valley region stands out with the second lowest fatality rate in New York State at 6.8 deaths per 100,000 people. This positive statistic contrasts starkly with the statewide increase of 25.8% in motor vehicle fatalities from 2019 to 2022, as highlighted in a recent report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.