Driving Data

In 2020, motor-vehicle crashes killed 42,060 people, up (yes, up) 8% from 2019. Moreover, vehicle miles driven dropped 13% last year. This means that the rate of road deaths per million miles driven rose 24%, to 1.49, the biggest annual increase since data collection began in 1924. Experts opine that riskier driving on emptier roads is the reason. It was hoped that reduced driving would lead to fewer fatalities. Buckle-up!