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Fatality down 2.2% first nine months of 2019 compared with same period in 2018

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Fatality down 2.2% first nine months of 2019 compared with same period in 2018
The tractor trailer involved in a fatal accident on the New York State Thruway blocks the northbound lanes Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006, near Harriman, N.Y. Four people were killed in a crash on the New York State Thruway when te tractor trailer lost control and struck a Range Rover. The dead included a Rochester couple and their 4-year-old son. The 62-year-old truck driver from Roosevelt also died. (AP Photo/ Times Herald-Record, Tom Bushey) ** MANDATORY CREDIT **

WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Monday released highway crash fatality data for the first nine months of 2019, showing a reduction of 2.2% compared to the first 9 months of 2018.

“This is positive news, but more work remains to be done to make our roads safer for everyone,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

An estimated 26,730 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes through September 30, making the third quarter of 2019 the eighth consecutive year-to-year quarterly decline in fatalities since the fourth quarter of 2017.

Preliminary data from the Federal Highway Administration shows vehicle miles traveled in the first nine months of 2019 increased by approximately 24 billion miles, about a 1% increase. The fatality rate for the first nine months of 2019 decreased to 1.10 fatalities per 100 million VMT, down from the 1.13 fatalities in the first 9 months of 2018.

“Dangerous actions continue to plague drivers, such as speeding, distraction, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol,” said NHTSA Acting Administrator James Owens. “The path forward calls for a combination of policies, research, and action that requires committed and sustained effort from State, local, and Federal governments; and from highway safety partners, schools, and communities – all committed to reducing fatalities on our Nation’s roads.”

NHTSA is continuing to gather and finalize data on crash fatalities for 2018 and 2019, using information from police reports and other sources. For more information, view the 2019 Early Estimate Traffic Safety Facts Crash Stats.

 

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