This Killed 18,600 In Just 6 Months

Traffic deaths jump 14% in 2015

The NSC partly attributes the jump in fatalities to the fact that people are driving more because gas is cheaper. On average, gas prices are down 30% from 2014.


There are also more commuters on the road heading to work, since the U.S. economy has been steadily adding jobs throughout 2015.


NSC president Deborah Hersman also attributes the uptick in fatal crashes to the fact that drivers are more distracted behind the wheel thanks to their phones, despite the fact that most states ban texting while driving.


"Americans are addicted to these devices," Hersman said, and roadside surveys conducted by the NSC found more Americans are on their phones despite the bans.

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Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on August 17, 2015 at 4:22pm
Yep !
Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on August 19, 2015 at 9:21am

Soo looking forward to self driving vehicles so that the masses of distracted sheeple can concentrate on their all important dumb devices and vices.

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on August 20, 2015 at 9:14am

Nice clickhole headline.  Yup, cars are worse than cancer.

Permalink Reply by Rich S on August 20, 2015 at 9:26am

I'm sure most other people would also choose having cancer over a car. 

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on August 26, 2015 at 1:47pm

I love my car. My '63 Dodge Dart is a chick magnet. This sweet convertible is fully equipped with white wall tires, AM radio, heater, center dash mounted ash tray with cigarette lighter, outside rear view mirror and an automatic transmission, in the most drab beige available. Sure, it has a few minor dents, but that only adds to its character.

And if you're interested, here are the specs.

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on August 28, 2015 at 6:30pm

It looks like I'm going to be saying goodbye to my '63 Dodge Dart convertible. These wheels are much cooler....

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