More People Are Dying on U.S. Roads, Even as Cars Get Safer. Here's Why It's a Tough Problem to Solve

, and reached a record of more than 4,100 pounds in the 2021 model year, according to the EPA.

NHTSA estimates more than 7,300 pedestrians were killed by motor vehicles in 2021, a 13% increase compared with the previous year. Electric vehicles pose their own added risk to U.S. roadways. EVs often weigh more than their internal combustion engine counterparts due to the heft of their batteries. Conversely, though, many newer EVs do come equipped with the newest safety technologies.

So much anger on the roads and texting

Put the freaking phone down...

People are driving more aggressively and stupid. DUI’s are increasing. LOOK at the number of car FIRES that are occurring in minorbto moderate accidents. No one is looking at that from the media.

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