The Albuquerque Police Department says fatal crashes decreased by nearly 8% last year as officers issued more than 72,000 traffic tickets to errant drivers — though around 5,000 fewer than in 2023.

APD spokeswoman Rebecca Atkins said officers investigated 73 fatal crashes in 2024, down from 79 the year before. Of those 2024 crashes, 35 were pedestrian deaths.

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