Traffic Deaths Increase Across the US During 2021
Recent reports from transportation agencies show that there was a drastic increase in traffic deaths for most states during 2021, including Pennsylvania. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 42,915 people died in car accidents during 2021, up 10.5% from 2020. Federal data shows that the number of traffic deaths in 2021 was the highest since 2005, and the NHTSA found this to be the largest annual increase on record.Traffic Deaths up Across the U.S.
The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation described the recent increase as a crisis on America’s roadways. The federal response plan includes a bipartisan infrastructure bill and an aggressive Click it or Ticket campaign. Much like 2020, all 10 NHTSA regions experienced an increase in traffic deaths during 2021. The number of traffic deaths reported in 2021 increased in 44 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.Deadly Traffic Data Trends From 2021
According to the Federal Highway Administration, the vehicle miles traveled during 2021 increased by 11.2%. Some of the most notable trends included fatalities from multi-vehicle crashes and fatalities on urban roads, each up by 16%. Fatalities among drivers 65 or older increased by 14%. Pedestrian fatalities and fatalities involving at least one truck were each up 13 %. Daytime fatalities increased by 11%, while motorcycle fatalities were up by 9%. Fatalities from speed-related crashes, bicycle fatalities, and fatalities from cranes involving alcohol increased by 5% in 2021. Overall, the fatality rate continued to rise through the first quarter of 2021, before steadily declining for the remainder of the year.More Car Crashes Than Ever in Pennsylvania

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