Motor Vehicle–Related Death Rates — United States, 1999–2005

Source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (CDC)
During 1999–2005, the overall annual motor vehicle related death rate did not change substantially. From1969 to 1992, the overall annual rate of motor vehicle–related deaths in the United States decreased by 43%, to a rate only slightly higher than the rate observed during 1999–2005. Numerous factors have been credited for the decrease in the death rate during 1969–1992. The findings in this report revealed substantial variation in motor vehicle–related death rates among states during 1999–2005.

Source: Docuticker