Speeding is one of the most prevalent factors related to traffic crashes. The economic cost to society of speeding-related crashes is estimated to be $27.7 billion annually. In 1998, speeding was a factor in about one-third of all fatal crashes. Presented here are two figures indicating the following: Fatal Crashes by Speeding Status, 1988-1998, and Percentages of Fatalities Related to Speeding and to Alcohol, 1988-1998. Also presented is a table showing Speeding-Related Traffic Fatalities and Costs by Road Type and Speed Limit, 1998.
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2011-04-01
Abstract:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is responsible for reducing vehicle-related fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways. Res...
This report contains the literature review conducted as a part of the project "A Study for the Selection of Maximum Speed Limits." Five aspects of spe...
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