News tagged with fatality rate

New car tech: Not just crash protection, but prevention

A car that can brake itself to avoid a fender-bender during the morning commute might seem far into the future. Except it goes on sale in March. That's when City Safety, a low-speed collision-avoidance technology becomes ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jan 28, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 2

In 16 states, drug deaths overtake traffic fatals

(AP) -- In 16 states and counting, drugs now kill more people than auto accidents do, the government said Wednesday.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 30, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Fall driving more hazardous than summer or winter

(PhysOrg.com) -- While many believe summer is the most dangerous season on U.S. roads because motorists tend to drive faster, drink more alcohol and drive more often for leisure, a new report by the University of Michigan ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jul 14, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

UF report: 2011 shark attacks remain steady, deaths highest since 1993

Shark attacks in the U.S. declined in 2011, but worldwide fatalities reached a two-decade high, according to the University of Florida's International Shark Attack File report released today.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0