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Follow-up for all traffic crashes
Hit & Run 2020 - 2022
6,000 5,462 5,575
4,721
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000 387 410 473
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MV and/or Driver left scene Total Vehicles Involved Including Unknown
2020 2021 2022
In 2022 the traffic division investigated 473 Hit and Run Accidents. This is an increase
of 63 Hit and Run reported accidents from 2021.
In addition to following up with hit and run accident investigations within the City of
Cranston the Traffic Division assisted other departments with serious motor vehicle
accidents in which the airbags were deployed and the vehicles were supported by the
Bosch CDR Tool.
Traffic enforcement programs
RIDOT Blue Riptide
Once again, the Cranston Police Department participated in the federally funded “Blue
Riptide” program. This program is divided into several areas of enforcement including
Speed, DUI, Distracted Driving, Pedestrian Safety, and Passenger Safety (Click it or
Ticket).
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Cranston Police Department Year in Review 2022
