JEFFERSON CITY, Mo - Roadway deaths in Missouri are trending downwards.

Preliminary data shows 577 people have been killed in Missouri traffic crashes this year. That is down by two percent from 589 deaths at this same point last year.

In order to keep those numbers down the Missouri Department of Transportation is reminding all motorists to buckle up, keep their phone down, slow down, and drive sober. Drivers are also advised to use MoDOT's Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org to help plan ahead for their trip.

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