Las Vegas Police Increase Enforcement at 12 Deadly Intersections to Curb Fatalities

Las Vegas Metro Police Department has launched an aggressive new traffic safety initiative focusing on 12 intersections identified as the most dangerous in the region due to a high incidence of fatal and life-threatening crashes. The department aims to reduce traffic fatalities to 125 or fewer this year, addressing the current toll of over 108 deaths, by increasing enforcement efforts across multiple days and shifts. The top three causes of these deadly crashes—speeding, failure to yield right-of-way, and impairment—are the primary focus of this campaign, which involves officers from various units including detectives normally not assigned to traffic duty. This intensified enforcement includes traffic stops, citations, and visible patrols, modeled after successful holiday DUI blitzes that previously resulted in zero fatalities during enforcement periods. Community members affected by past tragedies have expressed support for the plan, emphasizing the personal impact of traffic deaths and the hope that stricter enforcement will save lives. The initiative underscores Metro Sheriff Kevin McMahill and Lt. Cody Fulwiler's commitment to a data-driven, department-wide approach to curb the valley's traffic fatalities, especially as the year progresses toward its most dangerous months.