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March-April 2009 Archives
Monday, April 20, 2009
2008-2009 icy road season finally drawing to a close 
After a spike in incidents during the first week of April, there have been no fatal icy road accident reports in the USA during the past two weeks (since April 7). Outside of the mountainous areas and extreme northern regions of the country, the 2008-2009 icy road season for the bulk of the United States is likely over. The total toll for the season is 477, although I would hesitate to call that an official number until around mid-May, when the last of the Rocky Mountain and northern Plains snows should be done for the season.
While winter is winding down, the efforts to increase driver awareness ahead of the 2009-2010 winter season and beyond will continue. I will continue to update the site through the summer regarding announcements and developments.
(Detailed stats here)
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Winter comebacks cause death toll spikes
Winter conditions have still been plaguing the USA, even though the calendar officially declares that spring is here. In the past 2 weeks, 19 icy road deaths have been recorded across the Midwest, Rocky Mountain and Plains states. Bridges and overpasses are especially hazardous during springtime winter storms, as the warm ground often prevents snow and ice from sticking areawide.
(Detailed stats here)
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Winter winding down, but danger lingers in upper Midwest
Winter's end may be drawing near, but icy road dangers still linger. 9 people have lost their lives this week on icy roads in the Upper Midwest states of Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas.
(Detailed stats here)
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