MHP data: sharp increase in deadly crashes this year
MTN
By: Matt Holzapfel
and last updated 2021-03-16 19:40:54-04
GREAT FALLS â According to the Montana Highway Patrolâs Weekly Fatality Report, there were 41 fatal crashes resulting in 45 deaths between January 1, 2021 and March 15, 2021. Both of those numbers represent a stark increase from each of the past two years, which are also available on the Fatality Report for comparison.
In 2020, during that same time frame, there were 18 crashes and 22 deaths. In 2019, 16 crashes and 16 deaths. It should be noted that this data only represents fatal crashes that the Montana Highway Patrol responded to. To understand why thatâs important, we spoke with the Great Falls Police Department to understand what circumstances often dictate MHPâs involvement in a crash.
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