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NHTSA: Vehicle design big part of drop in highway fatalities and injuries

GasBuddy Blog -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced that better-designed, safer vehicles have contributed to an overall decline in crashes, deaths and injuries on U.S. roadways.

In a new report issued this week, the agency's analysis of police-reported crash data estimates that design improvements between Model Year 2000 and Model Year 2008 cars helped save 2,000 lives and prevented one million occupant injuries in the 2008 calendar year alone, according to a press release.

Between better safety practices developed at the Department of Transportation and improved designs by automakers, we are making real progress protecting drivers and passengers nationwide...

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Submitted Jun 17, 2012 By: PD

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1006 Champion Author Birmingham Posts:1,105 Points:1,350,715 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 6:51:46 AM Ignore 1006 Report Abuse this could be it for
BJWI Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,387 Points:732,325 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 10:39:32 AM Ignore BJWI Report Abuse I think fewer drivers driving less miles on the road due to high gas prices also explain fewer traffic deaths and injuries.
1006 Champion Author Birmingham Posts:1,105 Points:1,350,715 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 6:46:14 AM Ignore 1006 Report Abuse watch out mr pump
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 8:19:09 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse less vehicles on the road also helps w/ reduced accident rates.
PissedATthePump All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:507 Points:119,580 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 7:53:24 AM Ignore PissedATthePump Report Abuse Same, Same
afrandt Rookie Author Ottawa Posts:2 Points:495 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2012 5:39:56 PM Ignore afrandt Report Abuse It makes sense!
tailpipeFL All-Star Author Tampa Posts:764 Points:45,165 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2012 5:24:28 PM Ignore tailpipeFL Report Abuse Amazing how bad it was before.Those nasty rich robber barons who called themselves car makers probably could hardly convince politicians to take any money. But now we have Big Brother,he's not ashamed to take all the money.It's safer now to take the money.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,976 Points:593,835 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2012 1:16:52 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Old post.
Lened Rookie Author Florida Posts:26 Points:62,710 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2012 9:22:19 AM Ignore Lened Report Abuse Now we should work on safer roads, signage, and lighting at critical intersections
Vanho Veteran Author Fort Worth Posts:423 Points:583,485 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2012 9:10:15 AM Ignore Vanho Report Abuse Have a sensor in the car that can synch with the cellphone to disallow texting from the drivers seat while in motion. Just like integrated GPS won't allow entries while in motion. Now you've saved at least another 2000 lives!
GatorGuy Champion Author Columbia Posts:2,220 Points:1,202,985 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2012 9:09:02 AM Ignore GatorGuy Report Abuse Or maybe all the bad drivers have crashed and died...silly, but how do you KNOW the reason? Next article will say lower speed limits save lives...
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2012 6:01:05 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse no texting and no yacking on the phone would be cutting fatalities even more.
hank1326 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:8,898 Points:1,730,035 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 6:24:37 PM Ignore hank1326 Report Abuse Make the drivers safer.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,911 Points:2,341,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 5:39:52 PM Ignore tomok Report Abuse better-designed, safe vehicles, better drivers, driving the posted speed limit, no cell phones, no texting, no eating, no make up application, no combing hair, no shaving, more attention to driving and less driver distractions, better highways and roads too. 'Coming out of the closet' Barry's very lousy economy and less workers – so there are less drivers on the roads. Fuel with much less cost ($2/gallon) is also needed to help get this economy going again. Vehicles needed with sensors, radar and cameras always 'on' helping the driver avoid other vehicle collisions and 'watch' for people, animals and bicycles on the side of the road. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe and reliable, has a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
snappytom2 Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:3,527 Points:273,565 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 4:33:26 PM Ignore snappytom2 Report Abuse Old news.
Panama Red Champion Author San Diego Posts:11,052 Points:2,494,290 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 3:06:36 PM Ignore Panama Red Report Abuse Old, but good news.
joeborge Champion Author Ventura Posts:2,521 Points:902,530 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 3:04:29 PM Ignore joeborge Report Abuse good
1Casey Champion Author Albany Posts:6,508 Points:1,788,635 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 3:04:08 PM Ignore 1Casey Report Abuse ?
grammamNV Champion Author Nevada Posts:2,335 Points:372,425 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 3:03:40 PM Ignore grammamNV Report Abuse now we have to get the texters off the road
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dale243 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:972 Points:674,950 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:57:16 PM Ignore dale243 Report Abuse That is good news.
byoftDad Champion Author Columbus Posts:4,452 Points:1,233,375 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:53:06 PM Ignore byoftDad Report Abuse Can't prove it by me.
ElkManMI Veteran Author Grand Rapids Posts:296 Points:592,630 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:43:16 PM Ignore ElkManMI Report Abuse Lighter and tougher materials.
DsplacdToledoan Champion Author Tampa Posts:13,895 Points:1,416,340 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:42:23 PM Ignore DsplacdToledoan Report Abuse so maybe MPG and safety are not mutually exclusive
humancry Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,618 Points:1,002,455 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:40:57 PM Ignore humancry Report Abuse All hype and speculation with a tad bit of truth.
car54BC Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,327 Points:1,251,405 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:40:52 PM Ignore car54BC Report Abuse Why not.
Zeke33 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:5,559 Points:1,613,455 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:36:51 PM Ignore Zeke33 Report Abuse Gov't mandates on emissions, gas mileage makes for lighter designed vehicles. It is a wonder that the safety improvements have occured.
rbrowdersr Champion Author Detroit Posts:5,707 Points:1,815,105 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:33:13 PM Ignore rbrowdersr Report Abuse Good information.
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Taurus1 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,115 Points:1,669,950 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:22:27 PM Ignore Taurus1 Report Abuse An improvement.
AuburnTim Champion Author Indiana Posts:6,828 Points:1,559,190 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:20:20 PM Ignore AuburnTim Report Abuse The safety record would skyrocket if they didn't make so many extras that distract drivers and not to mention cell phones.
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DJRIO Champion Author Miami Posts:8,020 Points:1,420,610 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:19:06 PM Ignore DJRIO Report Abuse old news
CheckitoutGuy Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,311 Points:769,590 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:18:46 PM Ignore CheckitoutGuy Report Abuse Makes sense
pastorpaulcg Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,615 Points:775,785 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:18:39 PM Ignore pastorpaulcg Report Abuse Okay
dollarwatcher Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:7,920 Points:1,530,995 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:17:11 PM Ignore dollarwatcher Report Abuse It's the better road designs.
teamsimons Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,458 Points:498,345 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:13:23 PM Ignore teamsimons Report Abuse It certainly is humble (NOT!) of the NHTSA to assign the credit for an "overall decline in crashes, deaths and injuries on U.S. roadways" to "better-designed, safer vehicles." We think that there are a number of factors all rolling together, not just one. Still, what do these numbers have to do with gas prices?
f250dieselrat All-Star Author Florida Posts:666 Points:286,670 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:11:56 PM Ignore f250dieselrat Report Abuse Yea there making them safe thats why...
KAR120CSII Champion Author Oregon Posts:3,157 Points:616,595 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:11:00 PM Ignore KAR120CSII Report Abuse And out of sight gas prices, less people driving and shorter distances on roads they know.
crazycow2332 Champion Author Nashville Posts:1,217 Points:254,980 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:10:43 PM Ignore crazycow2332 Report Abuse only makes sense
manbig13 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,431 Points:556,725 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:07:29 PM Ignore manbig13 Report Abuse yeah
baconnie Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,797 Points:563,210 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:05:18 PM Ignore baconnie Report Abuse ok
HailstormCA Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,830 Points:1,467,045 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:03:06 PM Ignore HailstormCA Report Abuse And what is the biggest reason for these design changes, the market or government?
Liberty2000 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,739 Points:280,520 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:02:42 PM Ignore Liberty2000 Report Abuse So does this mean we don't need more government "safety" regulations?
condé Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,726 Points:1,810,640 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 2:00:36 PM Ignore condé Report Abuse And what else adds to this.....?
Alaydown Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:5,093 Points:819,320 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 1:59:05 PM Ignore Alaydown Report Abuse Stand by for the rise in highway fatalities because of Obama's CAFE standards. Vehicles will have to be lighter to meet those standards, so expect deaths on the highways to increase when those standards go into effect.