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Imagine a dozen 777s going down, with no survivorsβ€”every day.

That's how many people will die in motor vehicle crashes in the world in next 24 hours.

mindstalkApr 3, 2023
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"Every day, almost 3,700 people are killed globally in crashes involving cars, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, or pedestrians. More than half of those killed are pedestrians, motorcyclists, or cyclists."

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/injury/features/global-road-safety/index.html

Road Traffic Injuries and Deathsβ€”A Global Problem

Whether you’re on the road at home or abroad, know the risks and take steps to protect your health and safety.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Apr 2, 2023 at 5:34pmWeb
Show threadCelloMom On CarsApr 3, 2023

@straphanger

The traffic death rate is twice as high in the US than in other developed countries. Not surprising as it is such a car-centric place, and car drivers cause the highest number of traffic deaths.

This data from the EU

https://transport.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2021-11/collision-matrix-2019.pdf