US transportation safety continues to improve

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released estimates showing that in 2010, transportation deaths in the US was 34,925, a decrease from 35,994 recorded in 2009.
March 22, 2012 Read time: 1 min
RSSThe US 4180 National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released estimates showing that in 2010, transportation deaths in the US was 34,925, a decrease from 35,994 recorded in 2009. However, several sectors recorded an increase in number of deaths, namely pipeline, buses, heavy as well as medium trucks and motorcycles. In 2010, there were also 534 fatalities at grade crossings over rail lines.

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