Traffic deaths in the USA has reached a lowest level in 2007, with 1.37 deaths per 100 million miles driven, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Overall, there were 41059 deaths, 1600 fewer than in 2006.
Transportation Secretary Mary Peters attributed the decline to law enforcement efforts and safer vehicles . As features like side airbags and stability control electronics, have become more common, the chances of survival once-fatal accidents have increased.
California had the largest decline (266 fewer deaths), while North Carolina had the largest increase (121).
Almost universally, experts predict that 2008 will be even fewer deaths, not only because of reliability increasingly safety standards and consumer expectations for their vehicles, but because of gas prices. While we continue to report [link], Americans are driving less than ever, and less time spent on the road, the less the likelihood of a fatal accident.
U.S. Traffic Death Rate at Record Low (CNN.com)
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