New Study From AAA Reveals New High in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes

AAA: Fatal hit-and-run crashes reach record high

A new study reveals a growing crisis on America’s roads, one that leaves injured people alone, without help, and too often without accountability. The latest research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) published today finds that 15% of…

AAA study shows rise in hit-and-runs, urges action

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – AAA East Central says a new study reveals a growing crisis on America’s roads – one that leaves injured people alone, without help and too often without accounta…

New study from AAA reveals new high in fatal hit-and-run crashes

(WJET/WFXP)– A new study from AAA found a record high of fatal crashes reported to police in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene, especially for pedestrians and bicyclists. A new study …

Hit-and-run crashes at highest level in a decade, AAA study finds

Hit-and-run crashes are happening more often across the United States, reaching their highest recorded percentage in recent years, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Fatal hit-and-run crashes reach record high, AAA Foundation Study finds - Shawnee News-Star

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Fatal Hit-And-Run Crashes Reach Record High, AAA Foundation Study Finds

Hit-and-run crashes are becoming more common, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The study found that 15 percent of all police-reported crashes in 2023 involved a driver who fled the scene, the highest percentage recorded in recent years. In California, of the 28,489 fatal crashes recorded between 2017 and 2023, about 10.5 percent involved a hit-and-run driver. Researchers say the trend highlights a growing cri…