U.S. Traffic Deaths Up

U.S. traffic deaths rose an alarming 10.4% in the first half of the year compared to the first half of 2015. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration released the statistics last Wednesday.

Interestingly, Americans drove 50.5 billion more miles in the first six months of 2016, than in the first half of 2015. However, this increase in the amount of miles driven does not necessarily account for all of the deaths this year. Officials have not yet identified a specific cause for the recent increase in U.S. traffic deaths.

The statistics were released as federal officials announced a Road to Zero coalition that aims to eliminate traffic deaths, including those on sidewalks and bicycle paths by 2046.

Could this have anything to do with the amount of texting and driving that has skyrocketed  in the U.S.? If you receive a ticket for texting and driving, do not hesitate to contact us at 212-227-9008. Or you could email us at michaelblock.law@gmail.com

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