A recent report by the Budget and Legislative Analyst reveals that vehicle crashes and injuries in San Francisco have cost approximately $2.5 billion over five years, averaging 18,560 crashes annually from 2018 to 2022. The report highlights a concerning rise in traffic fatalities, with costs increasing from $45 million in 2018 to over $81 million in 2022. Despite the significant toll, the city’s expenditures addressing these accidents remain unclear, although an estimated $81 million of collision costs were borne by city and state revenues. The report stresses the need for the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Public Health to enhance their efforts in improving safety measures.
Vehicle crashes and injuries in San Francisco cost about $2.5 billion over a five-year period, with increasing costs leading to a pressing need for improved safety measures.
The report suggests that Municipal Transportation Agency and Department of Public Health need to enhance efforts to improve traffic safety and collision reduction.
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