“Focus on driving”: Drivers responsible for safety in both sunny and snowy weather, traffic safety officials say

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In 2019 there were 51 traffic fatalities in Weld County, at least 10 of which occurred during bad weather. A spokesperson from AAA Colorado states that although crash rates tend to increase during the winter months and during adverse weather conditions, these crashes are less likely to result in a fatality.

Though driving too fast for the conditions is a concern during the winter months, distracted driving was the number one cause of crashes in Greeley in 2019, emphasizing that drivers must consider how their actions effect themselves and others during all types of weather.

For the full story and a list of winter driving tips, read the full story on the Greeley Tribune.