Counties should prioritize safe backing strategies

Any first responders dealing with water hazards also may have an additional weather element to deal with in the cold.

In 2022, there were 498 fatal traffic crashes, and an estimated 32,213 injury crashes that occurred when there was snow/sleet conditions at the time of the crash. Preparing yourself – and your vehicle – for winter weather is key.

Every vehicle should have an emergency supply kit in the trunk. Kits should be checked every six months, and expired items should be replaced regularly.

Go to https://kaco.org/insurance/loss-control/ for more resources or to access contact information for the Safety and Loss Control team.

Speeding endangers not only the life of the speeder, but all of the people on the road around them, including law enforcement officers. It is a problem we all need to help solve.

To read more articles about loss control and safety best practices, go to https://kaco.org/insurance/loss-control/.

Lauren Torres is NSC program technical advisor in the Roadway Practice at the National Safety Council.