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Virginia Tech Advocates Safe Systems to Reduce Road Fatalities

7/31/2025

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Virginia Tech researchers Charlie Klauer and Zac Doerzaph are championing a Safe Systems Approach to combat the alarming rise in roadway fatalities, which reached 42,939 in 2021. They emphasize the need for collaboration among policymakers and designers, advocating for better driver training, innovative road designs, and improved post-crash care to save lives on the road.

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Virginia Tech researchers Charlie Klauer and Zac Doerzaph are championing a Safe Systems Approach to combat the alarming rise in roadway fatalities, which reached 42,939 in 2021. They emphasize the need for collaboration among policymakers and designers, advocating for better driver training, innovative road designs, and improved post-crash care to save lives on the road.