2009 Projected to Have Fewest Highway Deaths Since 1961
Charleston accident lawyers want to share the good news with you that there is a continuing trend of fewer people dying on roadways. According to the government, deaths on U.S. highways have dropped to a record low during the first half of 2009.
Last year, just over 37,000 people died in automobile accidents, which was the lowest number in 47 years. However, the government projects that even fewer motorists will die on the roads in 2009.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 16,626 people died in traffic accidents during the first six months of 2009, which is a 7 percent decrease from the same time period in 2008.
Safety experts believe the declines in highway deaths can be attributed to the economic recession, people driving less frequently, record-high seatbelt use, and vehicle safety advances.
Source: Associated Press- “Highway deaths at record low in first half of 2009"- October 9, 2009.
