In 2023, about 40,999 people died in traffic crashes in the US, raising the question of how many automobile deaths in the US occur each year. This article explores the latest statistics, leading causes, and preventive measures to understand and tackle this critical issue. If you or someone ...
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When slick roads and poor visibility combine, the results can be disastrous.For instance, as we show in our 2021 report covering 25 facts about winter weather car crashes, snow, sleet, and icy pavement account for 33% of all weather-related traffic deaths.Taking the correct precautions while ...
That’s a lot of potential distractions to dodge while behind the wheel - and while texting and driving is the most dangerous type of distraction, it’s only one of many to be aware of. Types of distracted driving According to EndDD, distractions on the road are categorized by traffic safe...
They both died in the collision. Many police departments have tightened their policies on such pursuits in recent years. However, National Highway Transportation Safety data show that 455 deaths were tied to police pursuits in 2020. The Louisiana case is unusual because the local prosecutor ...
While many of us believe we are safe drivers, about eight people die in crashes involving a distracted driver every day in the United States. It’s good to understand the high toll of distracted driving and how to stay safe on the road.
Traffic safety The changes in travel demand and VMT during the pandemic affected traffic safety. Although the rate of motor vehicle crashes decreased during the global pandemic, the severity of crashes increased, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A further invest...
Milanis the second biggest city in Italy and has one of the highest car ownership rates in Europe. The city has committed to reduce both traffic flow and pollution levels through an ambitiousurban planning schemeto reallocate 35km of streets from cars to cycling and walking. The Vianova data...
In the automotive industry, there are well-developed standards used for this purpose (ISO, 2018). Governments, usually through national bodies such as the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), or international bodies such as the United Nations Economic Commission for ...
2010s: The number fluctuated, with some years experiencing higher death tolls due to avalanches and earthquakes, such as the 2014 avalanche that killed 16 Sherpas and the 2015 Nepal earthquake that resulted in 22 deaths at Base Camp. 2020: There were no deaths due to the closure of the moun...