According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, automatic emergency braking systems can reduce large truck front-to-reach crashes by 41%. (Credit: Julia Senkevich/Shutterstock)
The first quarter of 2023 saw 3.3% fewer traffic deaths compared with the same period the year prior, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This was the fourth consecutive quarter with a drop in roadway fatalities.
The drop in roadway deaths came at the same time U.S. drivers were hitting the road more, according to the NHTSA, which reported vehicle miles traveled were up 2.6% during the quarter.
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Steve Hallo
Steve Hallo is managing editor of PropertyCasualty360.com. He can be reached at [email protected]
