Just how much did traffic, crashes drop during shelter order? - Gainesville Times

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Just how much did traffic, crashes drop during shelter order?

Gainesville Police Officer Nick Smith aims a radar gun at traffic Wednesday, May 13, 2020, along EE Butler Parkway. - photo by Scott Rogers

05162020 TRAFFIC 1.jpg — Gainesville Police Officer Nick Smith aims a radar gun at traffic Wednesday, May 13, 2020, along EE Butler Parkway. - photo by Scott Rogers

Crashes were down about half in April compared to February, when just a handful of COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the state.