According to the National Safety Council, in 2018, there were an estimated 40,000 deaths due to car-related accidents. With all the car accidents that occur around the nation, there is always a price.
Since 2003, the number of fatal car crashes around the nation has been steadily rising. Between 2013 - 2015, the Federal Highway Administration reported 21,360 fatal car accidents.
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- The Buckingham Palace
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$230.6 Billion in the U.S. per Year, that's $820 per Person in the U.S.
How Can We Prevent These Accidents?
Consider the following to stay safe on the road:
- Encourage safer modes of travel when on the road. Such as taking public transportation
- Reduce the number of distractions when you are on the road; in 2017, there were 2,567 drivers and occupants killed because they were distracted
- Take more safety precautions when it comes to driving, always remember that everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seatbelt
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