New Jersey launches plan to eliminate traffic deaths by 2040

New Jersey unveiled an ambitious plan aiming to eliminate traffic deaths by 2040, becoming the first state to do so. The Target Zero Commission presented 68 recommendations to achieve this goal. The 72-page report includes legislative actions and measures for state agencies and law enforcement, focusing on safer people, roads, speeds, vehicles, and post-crash care. It addresses high-injury areas and proposes improvements in driver education, pedestrian safety, and road design. The plan, described as the nation's first statewide strategy of its kind, was developed after traffic deaths rose significantly in 2024. Implementation is now the critical next step, with advocates urging swift action.