“Very few people realize that this is one of the leading causes of death in the world, and the leading cause of death for young people,” Dr. Krug said. “Because it happens one by one, here and there and not in mass events, it gets less attention.”
The rest of the third world is trying to motorize as quickly as possible thinking it will bring economic prosperity. However, they don't realize how costly it is to police the roads from speeding motorist. The cost of repairing, installing lights and construction of safe roads is just beyond their means. They are not going to change today, tomorrow or ever.
However, what's going to end this need for hyper-mobility is the end of oil. Plain and simple.
The world will be a much safer place to live when the 2 mph Ox cart returns in 100 years. Get ready!