Since the onset of COVID-19, Illinois roads have become more perilous. According to the Pew Research Center, about half of Americans believe people are driving more dangerously now than before the pandemic.
This perception aligns with a rise in highway fatalities during this period. In 2022, over 46,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S., marking a notable increase from pre-pandemic levels.
Researchers face challenges in gathering comprehensive data due to varying definitions of “dangerous driving” and reliance on law enforcement reports. However, significant evidence suggests that driving habits have deteriorated over the past five years.
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