Three Theories About Why U.S. Car Crash Deaths Are Plummeting

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By Kea WilsonMar 4, 2026, 6:21 am81 pts
America may have recorded its largest one-year drop in traffic deaths in decades, according to a top safety organization — but what drove this trend, and how can the country protect even more of its residents? The National Safety Council recently estimated that U.S. traffic deaths plummeted by nearly 5,000…

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