According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were fewer deaths on the roadways in 2009 than any other year since 1954.
NHTSA said that deaths declined for the 15th straight quarter and the overall fatality rate fell to its lowest ever — 1.16 deaths per 100 million miles driven. Overall road deaths fell 8.9 percent from 2008 to 2009 and totaled 33,963. That’s a decline of 3,300 deaths over 2008.
Analysts point to the many safety features that appear in today’s cars including anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, electronic roll mitigation, adaptive headlights, side airbags and curtains, front passenger safety belt reminder systems and advanced avoidance features. However, many give credit to the recession because there are fewer people on the road driving to work.
via Detroit News
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