Milwaukee has emerged as the most dangerous city in the United States for speeding-related fatalities, according to a comprehensive study by Heninger Garrison Davis. The report, which analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, found that over 54% of fatal crashes in Milwaukee between 2017 and 2021 involved speeding. This alarming statistic places Milwaukee at the top of a list of 106 cities with at least 100 deadly collisions. The study also found that the number of speeding-related crash deaths in Milwaukee County has increased significantly from 15 in 2002 to 47 in 2022, a staggering 213% increase. In contrast, all other Wisconsin counties experienced a 55% decrease in speeding-related fatalities during the same period. Residents of Milwaukee have expressed their frustration and concern over the rampant speeding and reckless driving, which they believe is putting lives at risk. They have urged authorities to implement more effective measures to address this pressing issue. One such resident, Jeffery Jackson, has welcomed recent efforts to curb reckless driving through street engineering but emphasizes the need for continued action. ‘You’re killing people. Slow down,’ Jackson implores speeding drivers. Another resident, Jaime Walls, is organizing a memorial for her nephew, Michael Captain, who was killed in a speeding-related crash last weekend. She believes that stricter enforcement and education campaigns are crucial to prevent further tragedies. ‘Something else has to be done because these kids, even these adults, they’re just speeding too fast,’ Walls stresses. The alarming statistics and personal accounts highlight the urgent need for comprehensive efforts to address the speeding epidemic in Milwaukee. Residents, community leaders, and policymakers must work together to implement effective solutions and foster a culture of safe driving.
Speeding Deaths Surge in Milwaukee, Highest in the Nation
