In 2016 the Quad Cities Trooper Post investigated a total of 31 traffic crash fatalities. Of these 31 fatalities 17 drivers and passengers were not wearing seatbelts and of these 17 fatalities, 12 victims were ejected from the vehicle. Of the 31 crash fatalities investigated 16 were one-vehicle crashes.

From January 1, 2017, through the current date, the Quad Cities Trooper Post investigated 44 crash fatalities. Of these 44 fatalities 22 drivers and passengers were not wearing seatbelts and of these, 10 victims were ejected from the vehicle.  Of the 44 crash fatalities investigated 30 were one-vehicle crashes.

These numbers indicate that some lives would have been saved if the victims were wearing seatbelts, particularly those who were ejected from the vehicle. The high number of one vehicle crashes also indicates these drivers were distracted just prior to the crash or otherwise not paying attention to road conditions.

In an effort to bring down the number of fatalities in the area patrolled by Quad Cities Troopers we will be concentrating on seat belt enforcement and watching for indicators that drivers are not paying attention to the road.

The Quad Cities Trooper Post consist of Lauderdale County, Colbert County, Franklin County and Lawrence County.