New Wrong-Way Detection Systems Cut Crashes on Michigan Highways—Why Are Officials Still Dragging Their Feet?

In a state grappling with increasing wrong-way crashes and related fatalities, a beacon of effective intervention shines along a stretch of US 131 in Grand Rapids. Since early 2023, nearly two dozen new wrong-way detection systems installed along this corridor have cut crashes by more than half. Despite this clear success, Michigan as a whole continues to see a troubling rise in such incidents—a stark reminder that piecemeal safety approaches fall short without strong leadership prioritizing national security and public welfare. Why Are Proven Safety Measures Not Expanding Faster? The technology deployed on US 131—flashing lights activated by drivers entering...