When it comes to winter driving conditions, there are a number of things cities and municipalities can do to improve road conditions and reduce winter auto accident rates. In the United States, urban areas such as Salt Lake City regularly employ snowplows and salt trucks to remove snow and ice from the streets — so much so that the entire country uses a whole 15 million tons of salt each year.
By reducing the freezing temperature of water, road salt can improve traction and make driving conditions more favorable — which reduces both crashes and calls to the local auto accident lawyer. Here’s how effective road salt is at improving road safety.
