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Somehow, Way Too Many Americans Still Aren’t Wearing Seat Belts

September 1, 2016

Via: Wired

LAST YEAR, 35,092 people died on American roads, a 7.2 percent jump from 2014 and the first increase in crash deaths in five years. Pedestrian and motorcyclist deaths are up. SUV crash deaths are up. Pickup truck crash deaths are up.

It’s not completely surprising, despite rapidly evolving safety tech. Thanks to the recession recovery and low gas prices, Americans are hitting the road more, especially riskier drivers, and they’re more distracted than ever.

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