New Jersey has seen an increase in traffic fatalities over the past decade, with a rise of 7.1% in the five-year average from 2013-2017 to 2018-2022. This increase has coincided with the state’s decision to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, a policy that took effect in May 2021.
While some suggest a correlation between the increase in fatal crashes and the issuance of driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, a conclusive connection remains unclear due to a lack of specific data on the involvement of newly licensed drivers in accidents.
Broader factors such as changes in driving behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, population growth, distracted driving, infrastructure challenges, and road maintenance issues have also been cited as contributing to the rise in fatalities. Experts emphasize the need for further analysis and detailed crash data to determine the impact of the license policy on road safety.
Despite ongoing debates and concerns, fatal crashes have continued to increase in New Jersey since the policy allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses was enacted.
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