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Nearly 27,000 people died on the roads in 2021.

Nearly 27,000 people died on the roads in 2021.

Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — More than 60 traffic safety and advocacy groups nationwide are encouraging passengers to speak up ahead of National Passenger Safety Week, January 22-29.The 2019 annual report of the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) reported 269,031 persons injured in car crashes, with 3,438 fatal crashes in California.

Less than two weeks ago, a driver, accused of being drunk behind the wheel, got on the freeway and drove the wrong way on a West Valley freeway.Those actions cost two people their lives, including a person riding in his own car. This comes as there is a push nationwide to get passengers to speak up

US roadway deaths are rising at an alarming rate even during the pandemic. State leaders say drunk, drugged, and distracted driving are all increasing as contributing factors.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) are asking Americans to speak up if they’re in a car that’s being driven recklessly.Dave Reich with the NRSF joined the 6 In The Morning team to talk about the dangers of being a passenger and how you can save your life and others.

It’s National Passenger Safety Week and local law enforcement officials are sharing tips for Chippewa Valley residents about how to stay safe in a vehicle even if you are not behind the wheel.

The last week in January kicked off the first Passenger Safety Week launched by the We Save Lives organization partnered with the National Road and Safety Foundation.

Deaths on roads and interstates are rising at an alarming rate, according to experts. State leaders say drunk, drugged, and distracted driving are contributing factors. Now, for the first time, a week is dedicated to promoting safe driving practices.

An increase in traffic deaths in Missouri from 2020-21 causes safety concerns for not only drivers but passengers as well.