Early estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate a 3.6% decrease in the number of Americans who lost their lives in traffic accidents in 2023 compared to the previous year.
The NHTSA noted that the final quarter of 2023 marked the seventh consecutive period of decline in roadway fatalities.
Overall, the fatality rate dropped to 1.26 fatal crashes per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, down from 1.33 fatalities in 2022, resulting in 40,990 deaths in car accidents throughout the year.
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Steve Hallo
Steve Hallo is managing editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. He can be reached at [email protected]
