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D.C. Surprises with Safety Stats | Washington DC News
D.C. just cracked the top ten safest major cities for drivers, ranking eighth with a shockingly low 0.66 traffic fatalities per 10,000 people — outpacing even NYC and Boston. The city’s safety boost? Slow traffic that discourages aggressive driving, plus smart data-driven fixes like banning right turns on red in high-risk zones and redesigning intersections to prevent deadly collisions. But don’t let the congestion fool you — it’s actually working in your favor. And while Allstate’s recent report painted D.C. as a driver’s nightmare, this new study flips the script, proving safety isn’t just…
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