LUBBOCK, TX —The Lubbock Police Department is set to implement a directed traffic enforcement initiative throughout October, looking to decrease the number of crashes in the Hub City, according to a press release.
In 2024, the department responded to 3,799 traffic collisions, with 1,404 resulting in injuries. This marks a nearly 10% reduction compared to the same period last year. The upcoming operation, Operation Road Risk Reduction, looks to lower these numbers.
The enforcement will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on specified dates, focusing on high-incident areas identified through a recent analysis of crash data. The targeted locations and dates are as follows:
- October 3 & 4:
- 4th St. from the West Loop to Milwaukee Ave.
- 19th St. from Frankford Ave. to Milwaukee Ave.
- Milwaukee Ave. from 66th St. to Spur 327
- 82nd St. from Vicksburg Ave. to Chicago Ave.
- October 17 & 18:
- Slide Rd. from 58th to 69th St.
- Quaker Ave. & the S. Loop
- Indiana Ave. & the S. Loop
- University Ave. & the S. Loop
These locations were selected based on data indicating the highest frequency of collisions in the past 90 days, said the release.
The Lubbock Police Department encourages all drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to traffic regulations as they work to enhance road safety for all residents.
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