By JULIE CUNNINGHAM
(Franklin County, MA) 2021 was an especially deadly year for drivers. According to the Massachusetts Safety Division, more people died on roads in 2021 then in the previous 12 years. A total of 390 people died in 2021 from motor vehicle accidents, compared to 2009 when 364 deaths were reported. More crashes have been reported in 2021 but other contributing factors include speed and lack of seatbelt use.