1.08 High Severity Traffic Crashes

Crash Events by Injury Severity (2012-2023)

Overall Trends:
Fatal Crashes: There is an increasing trend in fatal crashes from 2012 (3) to 2023 (23), with a notable peak in 2021 (20). This raises concerns about road safety and may indicate a need for enhanced traffic safety measures.
Incapacitating Injuries: The count of incapacitating injuries has fluctuated over the years, peaking in 2013 (96) and dropping to its lowest in 2021 (26). In 2023, the count returned to a higher level (67), but still significantly lower than the peaks.
Yearly Breakdown:
2012-2015: Fatalities remained relatively low, while incapacitating injuries were higher, particularly in 2013.
2016-2018: Fatalities increased significantly, especially in 2016 (16) and 2018 (17).
2019-2021: A slight decrease in incapacitating injuries but an alarming rise in fatalities, particularly in 2021.
2022-2023: A rebound in incapacitating injuries with a significant rise in fatalities in 2023, reaching the highest recorded count.
Targets for 2025:
The targets set for 2025 aim for zero fatalities and zero incapacitating injuries. Achieving these targets will require comprehensive road safety strategies and community engagement.

The data indicates a troubling increase in fatal crashes over the years, alongside fluctuations in incapacitating injuries.