Tragedy on the Road: The Hidden Dangers of Yellowstone Tourism.

A van crash near Yellowstone killed six tourists from Italy and China. The accident reminds us that roads to Yellowstone can be dangerous. The van hit a truck, and both caught fire, hurting survivors.

Eight Chinese citizens were hurt in the crash. A similar accident in Utah in 2019 killed four Chinese tourists. It is not known where the van was going, some roads in Yellowstone are still closed.

Many international visitors like to visit national parks. In 2016, 17% of Yellowstone's visitors were from other countries. Most foreign visitors were from Europe and Asia, especially China and Italy.

The pandemic stopped tourism, especially from China. Now, more Chinese visitors live in the U.S. Some foreigners feel less safe in the U.S., and some avoid it.

Yellowstone's crowds peak in summer, but international tourism peaks in spring and fall. Many foreign visitors are parents of students. Yellowstone had many visitors last year but roads can be dangerous, there were many auto deaths in the park.