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Speed (continued)
Fatal Crashes
by Speed Limit and Crash Type
Speed
Limit |
Single
Vehicle |
Multiple
Vehicle |
TOTAL |
| 30 mph or less |
2,854 |
1,046 |
3,900 |
| 35 or 40 mph |
3,842 |
2,613 |
6,455 |
| 45 or 50 mph |
3,692 |
3,409 |
7,101 |
| 55 mph |
6,185 |
5,673 |
11,858 |
| 60 mph or higher |
4,378 |
3,480 |
7,858 |
| No statutory Limit |
102 |
21 |
123 |
| Unknown |
686 |
272 |
958 |
| TOTAL |
21,739 |
16,514 |
38,253 |
National statistics for 2004 from the
National (Source: FARS and GARS)
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According to 2004 statistics from
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, most
fatal crashes took place on roads where the speedlimit was
greater than 40 mph. Please review the chart above. The
chart reflects the number of crashes, not the number of
fatalities. When you are driving, pay attention to what
is a safe speed for the roadway conditions and remember
these statistics as you increase your speed.
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