Current Events > 43000 killed by cars in 2021, highest total in 16 years

(+) Yeah! (+)

https://apnews.com/article/health-government-and-politics-pandemics-transportation-8388d8ca4b1ad141939fe07ce00f9c7f

Deaths last year increased in almost all types of crashes, NHTSA reported. Crashes occurring during out of state travel jumped 15%, compared to 2020, many of them on rural interstate roads or access roads off city highways. Fatalities in urban areas and deaths in multi-vehicle crashes each rose 16%. Pedestrian deaths were up 13%.
By age, fatalities among drivers 65 and older rose 14%, reversing a declining trend seen among them in 2020. Deaths also surged among middle-aged drivers, led by those 35-to-44, which rose 15%. Kids under age 16 saw traffic fatalities increase 6%.
By vehicle, fatalities involving at least one big truck were up 13%, while motorcycle deaths were up 9% and deaths of bicyclists rose 5%. Fatalities involving speeding drivers and deaths in alcohol-related crashes each were up 5%.

Seems not great. Maybe we should address?

Ban cars

Well people are pushing for new cars to have breathalyzer's...how about ones that disables texting while the vehicle is moving.

I see it everyday.

DUI should result in a perma ban from being able to drive. We are way too soft on people who essentially say "I don't care who I endanger!".

Did everyone forget how to drive during the pandemic?