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One of the most important factors in keeping the streets of Independence safe for everyone is the enforcement side of our mission. The cost of human suffering and broken lives is too great a price to pay for not doing so. Taking into account the tremendous growth and increased traffic in and around Independence, the number of motor vehicles accidents have not significantly increased. A primary reason for that is because of the proactive enforcement of traffic laws and educating the public.
Accident Investigations
| Traffic Accidents |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
| Fatality |
7 |
11 |
10 |
11 |
15 |
| Injury |
1,019 |
983 |
824 |
939 |
945 |
| Property Damage |
2,511 |
2,381 |
2,289 |
2,419 |
2,414 |
| Totals |
3,537 |
3,375 |
3,289 |
3,369 |
3,414 |
Economic Loss to Community Due to Traffic Accidents*
| Type of Accident |
Loss |
| Fatalities |
$14,700,000 |
| Injuries |
$50,765,600 |
| Property damage only |
$15,686,400 |
| Total Economic Loss |
$81,152,000 |
*Economic costs may be used by a community to estimate the economic impact of motor vehicle accidents that occurred within the jurisdiction during a given time period. It is a measure of the productivity lost and expenses incurred because of the accidents. The formula is provided by the National Safety Council.
Enforcement Information
| Citations Issued |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
% of Change |
| Total Citations in Dept. (not Parking) |
32,568 |
32,104 |
33,951 |
1% |
| Total Citations by Traffic Safety Unit |
17,782 |
19,000 |
18,692 |
-1% |
| DWI Arrests |
770 |
736 |
660 |
-12% |
| DRE Arrests |
47 |
37 |
29 |
-23% |
| State DWI Cases Submitted |
110 |
77 |
96 |
25% |
| Parking Citations |
2,786 |
2,640 |
2,087 |
-26% | |