The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has announced that 2024 marked a historic milestone for the Mountain State. Total roadway fatalities for the year fell to 256, the lowest number of traffic-related deaths ever recorded in West Virginia’s history.
This record-shattering low represents a continued downward trend since the state’s recent peak of 282 fatalities in 2021. The achievement highlights the effectiveness of the GHSP’s data-driven safety initiatives and the dedication of law…

