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During the week of February 12 through February 18 Officers investigated 26 collisions, 12 the result of a driver not stopping for a red light.

Do you think it's a good idea? Several WA State officials don't think it's a bad idea.

Every Tuesday the department posts it's traffic emphasis numbers on social media.

Yakima Police say the crash was reported at 10:18PM Tuesday

Problem areas? 16th and Fruitvale. Police also see a lot of speeders on West Nob Hill from 48th Avenue to 64th Avenue near the Walmart.

The emphasis patrols aren't just happening in the spring and summer months.

Over the last week officers have been busy working near city construction projects

Authorities say there are two main reasons for the high number of collisions, inattention to what other drivers are doing and following too close to other vehicles.

So if you see more police in your neighborhood now you know why.

Department officials urge people to check out the Yakima Police Department Facebook and Twitter pages and list concerns