2024 U.S. road traffic deaths declined 3.2% in the first half, marking the ninth straight quarter of decreasing fatalities.
In the first half of 2024, U.S. road traffic deaths declined by 3.2% from the previous year, with approximately 18,720 fatalities reported, down from 19,330 in 2023. This reduction marks the ninth straight quarter of decreasing fatalities. The fatality rate per 100 million vehicle miles traveled fell to 1.17, the lowest for the first half of a year since 2019. However, 18 states and D.C. saw increases in deaths, with Pennsylvania experiencing a 2.6% rise.
September 06, 2024
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