Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Latest local news, weather and sports for Syracuse and Central New York

State police crack down on distracted, aggressive driving
Posted: 10.13.2011 at 11:07 AM
Megan Coleman

Megan Coleman anchors the 5:00p, 5:30p, and 6:00p newcasts on WSTM/NBC and serves as News Content Manager for the CNY Central media group.

4
Photo

ONONDAGA CO. -- State police have released the results of a recent campaign to combat distracted and aggressive driving.

They focused this past Tuesday on Interstate 81 in Onondaga County. Police conducted 63 tractor trailer inspectors and issued 42 violations. They also issued 52 tickets to car drivers and 15 tickets to truck drivers.

According to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research, 86 percent of all crashes involving a commercial vehicle in New York State last year involved another vehicle, a bicyclist or a pedestrian.

Studies show the overwhelming majority of crashes are directly linked to the actions of the driver of either the commercial vehicle, a passenger vehicle or a combination of both.

Of the single truck crashes reported last year, a contributing factor was attributed to the actions of the truck driver 61 percent of the time. Unsafe speed was reported as a contributing factor in 16 percent of the single truck crashes, followed by driver inattention/distraction at 15 percent and failing to obey a traffic control device at 8 percent.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Probation officers fired and demoted over David Renz case
Jim Kenyon  |  Today at 7:58 AM  |  15 comments
Thumbnail
Clyde man charged after holding young vandals in closet while waiting for police
Jim Kenyon  |  Yesterday at 3:15 PM  |  97 comments
Thumbnail
3-year-old injured after falling from second-story window in Syracuse
Alice Maggiore  |  Today at 12:12 PM  |  1 comment
Follow CNY Central
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Contest Corner
Enter to win!
CNY Biz Central - Auto
Do-it-yourself tips on auto maintenance and repair.
CNY Biz Central - Senior Living
Find the assistance you need here.
CNY Central Deals
Click here for great Deals!
ADVERTISEMENT