What's Behind The Surge In Minnesota's Fatal Crashes This Year?

By Adam Duxter, CBS Minnesota

February 28, 2024

ST. PAUL, Minn. – It's no secret that Minnesota's winter of 2023-2024 was unlike many in recent memory. After one of the snowiest winters ever – drivers got a bit of a break this year. No snow and ice should make for safer driving – right?

Yet 59 days into the new year, Minnesota has tallied 50 fatal crashes across the state – that's 18 more than this year at the same time.

"I think it is an odd year, the weather does play a factor in that," said Lt. Jill Frankfurth of Minnesota State Patrol. "We have clear roads, warm weather, sunny skies, people are driving more like we see summer weather."

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