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Tag: traffic fatalities

Business
Fatalities in truck crashes increased slightly in 2018 while overall deaths across modes decreased
According to NHTSA, there were 4,951 people killed in crashes involving large trucks, up from 4,905 in 2017 (a 0.9% increase). There were 885 large truck occupants killed in crashes, along with 4,066 occupants of other vehicles and non-occupants (pedestrians and cyclists).
October 22, 2019
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Business
Highway fatalities climbed again in 2016, according to report
The National Safety Council also estimates the annual mileage death rate for 2016 was 1.25 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, a 3 percent increase over 2015.
February 17, 2017
Traffic fatalities increased by 6 percent from 2015 to 2016, according to preliminary data released by the National Safety Council.
Business
Truck-related deaths rise 8.7% in 2010
Fatalities declined in most categories in 2010, although deaths among large truck occupants increased.
December 8, 2011
Business
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A cross-border plan is detailed, a Navy vet is named Back on the Road winner, owner-operator is named Goodyear Highway Hero, Trucker Buddy recognizes pen pals and more industry news items are featured.
May 1, 2011
David Acosta received a 2007 truck and a one-year driving agreement as part of his selection as Arrow Truck Sales’ Back on the Road recipient.
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