Garner Police Department 2019 Annual Report Published August 2020 | Page 16

TRAFFIC CITATION AND CRASH DATA
In 2019, the Garner Police Department issued a total of 4,537 traffic citations. This was a 64% increase from the
2,770 written in 2018. The increase in traffic enforcement can be attributed to improved staffing levels on the
traffic safety team.
The department investigated 1,620 crashes in 2019; 28 of which were identified as alcohol-related crashes.
Officers investigated 298 injury crashes, three fatalities, and made 139 DWI arrests.
Crashes - 2018 vs. 2019
2018 2019
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Alcohol-Related Crash Comparison
2018 vs. 2019
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28
2018 2019
The Garner Police Department remains dedicated to the pursuit of traffic safety through both education
and enforcement. We will continue to work collaboratively with citizens and other government agencies to
encourage safe motor vehicle operation through defensive driving and voluntary compliance with traffic laws as
well as strict enforcement efforts.
The department received a grant in the fall of 2019 from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program for a Traffic
Enforcement Officer position. This position is responsible for enforcing the motor vehicle laws of the state of
North Carolina.
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