Nuts and Bolts
There were 41,059 deaths on the nation’s roadways in 2007.
· 24,147 involved a roadway or lane departure.
· 8,675 involved an intersection-related crash.
· 4,654 involved a pedestrian.
· 32% were speed related (13,040).
· 2% were work zone related (835).
· Over 40,000 highway workers were injured.
Source: Federal Highway Administration. Visit the FHWA’s site for more facts, statistics, and data.
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