20 pedestrians died in Nevada crashes in January, almost all in Clark County

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A total of 38 people died in Nevada crashes in January, with 32 of the deaths Clark County, according to information released Friday by the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety.

More than half of the traffic deaths in Clark County were pedestrians. In January, 18 pedestrians died — double the number who were killed in January of 2022.

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The 38 deaths statewide came from 35 fatal crashes, which killed 12 people in vehicles, six motorcyclists and 20 pedestrians.

Compared to January 2022, the 38 deaths represent a 41% increase statewide. The 32 deaths in Clark County were a 68% increase in Clark County.

The six fatal motorcycle crashes all happened in Clark County. The only improvements noted for Clark County were decreases in bicyclist deaths and deaths involving people who weren’t wearing a seat belt. One bicyclist was killed in January 2022, but none died through the end of January this year. There were no deaths involving people who weren’t wearing seat belts in January after four deaths of unrestrained drivers/passengers occurred in January 2022.

The year-to-date State Fatal report indicated the top contributing factors were impairment and speeding.

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For all of 2023, 390 traffic fatalities were reported. Of those, 109 were pedestrians.

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