The Missouri 2015 Round Up

The state of Missouri endured many highs and lows in 2015. What happened in motor vehicle fatalities? Did the 2015 employment scenario improve or falter in Missouri? How did the economy fare in 2015? According to the media releases and statistics provided by the state of Missouri website, a preferred source for used cars in Florissant compiled this 2015 report.

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For the fifth consecutive year, Missouri improved roadway fatality rates in 2015.

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In the state of Missouri, 814 people were involved in a fatal traffic accident in 2015.

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Among the 800-plus individuals implicated in auto accidents, 62 percent were not strapped into a seat belt.

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While most U.S. states continue to shake off a soft economy, and a lack of new business creation, Missouri grew by 16 percent.

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Missouri’s unemployment rate perseveres at a 4.7 percent. The MO unemployment is at the lowest level since 2006.

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Twenty-fifteen showed a drastic improvement in Missouri’s graduation rate. In 2015, Missouri was among the top 10 schools for graduation.

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As the “Show Me State,” ranks number one in new business development, Governor. Nixon supports St. Louis startups in the ARCH Grants initiative, designating $1 million in funding. In contrast, 39 states experienced a significant drop in new business creation.

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2015 Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety joined forces with the Machens Ford, KRCG-TV and ThinkFirst. The aptly named awareness campaign, “Focus on the Road,” reports that one person won a vehicle.

The Missouri initiative focused on promoting awareness in the dangers of distracted driving. Out of the 8000 Missourians, pledging safe driving, 13-finalists were given a car key. Meanwhile, the winner, one person drove away in a 2015 Ford Focus.

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