Sept. 8 (UPI) -- As more Americans hit the road this year, traffic crashes claimed 13% fewer lives for the first half of 2025, according to the National Safety Council, which credited safer roads and safer vehicles for the decline.
Between January and June, 18,720 people died in traffic crashes. While the number may seem high, the total amounts to fewer traffic deaths even as Americans drove 0.8% more miles.
"This decrease in traffic deaths represents tremendous progress and shows what's possible when states and communities commit to proven safety strategies," said Mark Chung, executive vice president of safety leadership and advocacy at the NSC.
"We're seeing the results of states and localities implementing the Safe System Approach -- focusing on safer roads, safer speeds, safer vehicles, safer people and better post-crash care," Chung added.
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