AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says road debris contributes to more than 50,000 traffic collisions, 9,000 injuries, and 125 fatalities every year in the U.S.
Police say if you're not carrying your gun don't just leave it on a counter top or other accessible areas. They say secure the firearm in a lock box or a safe.
Don't litter either because troopers will be looking for drivers who litter as well. Littering fines range from $50 - $5,000 in Washington. The largest is for “lit debris” – usually cigarettes.