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Highway Fatalities Lowest Since 1950, DOT Reports

Despite a 2009 increase in miles traveled compared to 2008, highway deaths during the year fell to the lowest number since 1950, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

By staff Writer | Updated on September 08, 2010

NU Online News Service, Sept. 9, 2:04 p.m. EDT

Despite a 2009 increase in miles traveled compared to 2008, highway deaths during the year fell to the lowest number since 1950, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement that 2009 also saw the lowest fatality and injury rates ever recorded: 1.13 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 2009, compared to 1.26 deaths for 2008.

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