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Article: Weld improving in number of fatal crashes (plus interactive).
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- Greeley Tribune (Greeley, CO)
- Article date:
- April 1, 2007
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Byline: Vanessa Delgado
Apr. 1--Three years ago, Weld County ranked No. 1 in fatal crashes in the state with more than 90 traffic deaths. In 2006, the county took a dramatic turn in reaching a 10-year low, with less than half that many deaths. Cmdr. Kenneth Poncelow with the Weld Sheriff's Office attributes the decline in fatal crashes to community awareness on safer driving practices and more enforcement from law agencies.
He said 82 percent of people in the county are now using seat belts, which is up 3 percent from last year. However, the county still compares poorly in the state. According to information from the sheriff's office, ...