Authors
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publisher
US Department of Transportation
Website Topic
Driver Types
Method
Crash analysis
Abstract
This factsheet contains an overview of motor vehicle fatality data in the United States for 2017. The data was gathered as part of the annual FARS data collection. The data revealed in 2017 there were 673 fewer fatalities. Specific declines were observed in passenger car occupants, van occupants, pickup truck occupants, motorcyclists, pedestrians, pedal cyclists, alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities, and speeding-related fatalities.
Reference
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2018) Traffic Safety Facts Research Note: 2017 fatal motor vehicle crashes – Factsheet. US DOT HS 812 603. Washington, D.C.: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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