Louisiana highway deaths down 10.5% in 2023

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has released statistics that show fewer fatalities from motor vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle crashes on Louisiana roads last year, suggesting the Covid-era spike may be over. The crash data show 811 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2023. That represents 10.5% fewer fatalities than in 2022. The fatality rate –– the number of people killed pe…