No deaths, serious injuries down since AI camera added on Highway 7 in Minnesota
No deaths, serious injuries down since AI camera added on Highway 7 in Minnesota
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/no-deaths-injuries-down-ai-camera-highway-7/
Publish Date: 2026-02-11 23:50:00
Source Domain: www.cbsnews.com
- An artificial intelligence camera on Highway 7 in Minnesota has recorded a significant reduction in distracted driving and related fatalities since its installation.
- After five deadly fatalities in 2024, zero fatalities have occurred since the AI camera’s deployment.
- The camera has facilitated 1,200 distracted driving stops, compared to the 300 stops recorded before its introduction.
- The number of serious injury crashes on Highway 7 has been cut in half due to the presence of the technology.
- Sgt. Adam Moore from the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department is aiming to secure a grant for continued operation of the camera and is exploring its use in other dangerous areas.
- The monthly cost to lease the AI camera is approximately $15,000, prompting discussions with relevant authorities for broader implementation.
- Efforts to improve the roadway safety are ongoing, though major changes are slated for 2029, pending state legislative funding.
