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February 11, 2016

Depending on the time of day and location, incidents create 55-60% of the congestion on highways in Nevada

February 11, 2016

Identifying the severity and location of a crash can significantly shorten the response and clearance times, it may even save lives.

February 11, 2016

An accident that occurs as a result of congestion or distraction from a prior crash is referred to as a “secondary accident”.

February 11, 2016

Exact figures on the number of secondary accidents are difficult to calculate. Preliminary results of a study by UNLV indicate that as many as 22% of all incidents in the Las Vegas region are the result of an earlier crash.