US DOT: Traffic fatalities hit new low point

[txstateends]

http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/08/9305924-us-traffic-fatalities-hit-lowest-level-since-1949

32,885 lost their life last year, despite more miles driven overall (almost 3 trillion miles, a 46 billion mile increase over 2009)

[jwolfer]

http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/08/9305924-us-traffic-fatalities-hit-lowest-level-since-1949

32,885 lost their life last year, despite more miles driven overall (almost 3 trillion miles, a 46 billion mile increase over 2009)

One thing that needs to be emphasized is the repeal of 55 mph speed-limit.  I remember no one drove 55 back in the day.  My dad would drive 65-70 and slam on brakes when there was a cop on I-95 in SC.  How dangerous it that to have people slamming on brakes!