Huh.
...the number of collisions are down roughly 10% y/y for the period between Jan. 20 - Mar. 14 in both Los Angeles and New York City.
Interesting.
LOS ANGELES - LAPD TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORTS:
From Jan. 20, 2024 through Mar. 14, 2024: 2,289 reported collisions.
From Jan. 20, 2025 through Mar. 14, 2025: 2,076 reported collisions.
Decrease of 9.3%NEW YORK CITY - NYPD TRAFFIC COLLISION REPORTS:
From Jan. 20, 2024 through Jul. 23, 2024: 46,267 reported collisions.
From Jan. 20, 2025 through Jul. 23, 2025 (latest available data): 41,459 reported collisions.
Decrease of 10.4%
Fascinating.
Curious.
True! Other factors are indeed in play.
Food for thought.
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