Minnesota Safety Council: Traffic

The most dangerous thing we do every day is get in our cars and drive. In Minnesota each year, about 600 people are killed, and more than 40,000 are injured in traffic crashes. Roadway crashes are the single largest cause of work-related deaths. The cost of traffic crashes to our state is estimated at more than $1.7 billion. Reduce your risk through driver training and community traffic safety programs and resources, including:

Defensive driving training and resources for employees, professional drivers and young drivers, including online training
Consultation on traffic safety policies, fleet safety, compliance with DOT regulations and additional education and awareness materials through the Minnesota Network of Employers for Traffic Safety
Community-based defensive driving training, with insurance discount for those age 55 and older
Information and education about child car seats, seat belts, bicycles, pedestrian safety
Support for stronger seat belt laws through the Minnesota Seat Belt Coalition
Education about highway-rail grade crossings and around tracks through Minnesota Operation Lifesaver