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Emptier United States roadways more lethal in pandemic

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May 21, 2020
Emptier United States roadways more lethal in pandemic

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The number of miles driven throughout the US in March came by more than 18%.

US roadways have actually become more lethal although Americans are driving less due to coronavirus quarantine and stay-at-home orders, a new report has discovered.

Early data suggest a year-on-year 14%dive in fatality rates per range driven in March, the file by the National Safety Council (NSC) states.

The number of miles driven during the month visited more than 18%.

However, the general number of roadway deaths across the United States in March fell by 8%to 2,690

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