More of those killed were men, people aged 18-34 and those living in rural areas, according to the agency, as older people, who are generally more risk-averse, stayed home during the pandemic. Fewer seriously and fatally injured people were wearing seat belts, and more were testing positive for alcohol and drugs — although positivity doesn’t always mean impairment — according to a summary of recent studies the agency published in January.
More people died on Illinois roads last year than since 2007. Is the pandemic to blame?
