Missouri to Announce Major Roadway Safety Milestone

JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri officials are set to reveal new crash data marking a positive milestone in the fight against traffic deaths. The Missouri Department of Transportation, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety partners will host events across the state to share this important update. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe will speak at the Jefferson City event.

The events will reveal preliminary end-of-year fatality numbers for 2025 and discuss what those figures mean for Missouri's ongoing efforts to improve highway safety. Officials will also highlight ongoing strategies to reduce traffic fatalities in the state, with the ultimate goal of zero roadway fatalities in Missouri.

To learn more, reporters are encouraged to attend a media event in your region on Tuesday, Jan. 27:

Tuesday, Jan. 27

Jefferson City

• 9:15 a.m.
• Missouri State Highway Patrol Headquarters, 1510 E Elm St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Kansas City

• 10:00 a.m.
• KC Scout TMC Conference Room 600 NE Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086

St. Louis

• 1:30 p.m.
• Transportation Management Center, 14301 South Outer 40 Road, Town and Country, MO 63017

Springfield

• 2:30 p.m.
• Transportation Management Center of the Ozarks, 1107 W Chestnut Expy, Springfield, MO 65802

For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates.

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