Minnesota Hit and Run Statistics

Sgt. Troy Christianson from the Minnesota State Patrol shared these alarming stats with us about hit and run crashes.

2014 “Hit-and-Run” Crashes                           2015 “Hit-and-Run” Crashes

-8 Fatal Crashes                                                       -12 Fatal Crashes

-1,096 Personal Injury Crashes                        -1,295 Personal Injury Crashes

-5,972 Property Damage Crashes                    -6,118 Property Damage Crashes

-7,078 Total Crashes                                              -7,425 Total Crashes

- 8 Fatalities                                                               -12 Fatalities

-1,407 Injuries                                                          -1,722 Injuries

Christianson says, "If you are involved in a hit and run crash and the other vehicle leaves the scene, try to get a license plate number, make, model and color of the vehicle, driver description and direction of travel.  Report this information as soon as possible to law enforcement, and we will attempt to locate that vehicle."

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester MN 55901-5848.  (Or reach him at, Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us)