Originally Posted by
Daves_Not_Here
Yes.
I don't think traffic fatality reductions are due to a single factor, but rather to a combination: airbags, center brake lights, ABS, tire technology, daytime running lights, road design, DUI reduction, demographics, economy, culture, seat belt usage, teenage driving restrictions, etc.
My impression is that both collision and fatality rates have been falling over decades and that these trends appear to be sustaining.
My impression is that collision rates have not decreased... and in fact there are more fender benders and rear end collisions than ever before. Now I can't find a stat that shows this as these are strictly insurance industry stats... but my belief is based on the fact that I see more and more "collision repair centers" around. If anyone is in the insurance industry... perhaps you can confirm this.