“There have been about 330 crashes (on Ga. 400 and I-285) in the past 30 days,” he added. “It’s about average to what we normally work but the number should be way lower due to the decrease in traffic.”

The Georgia Department of Transportation reported that traffic volumes on southbound Ga. 400 were down 30-35%, last month, while average speeds were up.

“I think the police Chief [Ken DeSimone] and his team are out there to make sure that people not only survive this virus, but they survive the reckless driving that’s going on right now on many of our roads and streets, because they are not as occupied and congested as they normally are,” said Paul.