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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

Cleaver says the county went from an upposted 50 mph to a posted 45 mph speed limit over about 2.21 miles of road. If a driver is going 50 mph the travel time is 2 minutes and 39 seconds. The same distance at 45 mph will take an extra 18 seconds.

Yakima Police Officer Scott Grant says officers watch the zones closely.