The Highway Patrol Division (NHP) of the Nevada Department of Public Safety and the Nevada Department of Transportation are reminding drivers to drive more safely as wintery weather approaches in northern Nevada.

Inclement weather caused almost 3,500 crashes in the state during winter, from October 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024, this includes eleven fatal collisions.

Unsafe driving in snow, ice, and other wet conditions—such as going too fast for the conditions, following too closely, or failing to maintain a lane and overcorrecting—was the cause of many of the collisions, according to authorities.

Drivers are encouraged to drive cautiously and to give other vehicles space, especially during the winter months. Other crucial driving advice includes paying attention to the road and wearing a seat belt.

NDOT says updated state road conditions, including winter road closures and incidents, are available by downloading the Nevada 511 app or logging on to nvroads.com before driving.

Drivers can also view live traffic cameras and sign up for free traffic alerts for their state road commute.

More information and additional winter driving safety tips are also available at dot.nv.gov/winter.