The Montana Highway Patrol
reported
that in 2020, fatal crashes and deaths were up significantly from
the past year. Montana saw an increase of fatal crashes and deaths
by 12% from 2019 to 2020. Excessive speed as well as alcohol and
drugs were the major contributors to accidents in Montana in 2020.
In addition, there was a 40% jump from fatal accidents where a
seatbelt wasn’t being worn.