Car accidents have become commonplace in America

2019-08-13T19:30:00-04:00

Since January 2000, more Americans have died in car crashes than did in both World Wars, and the overwhelming majority of the wrecks were caused by speeding, drunk or distracted drivers, according to government data.

As the rise of deaths and injuries from automobile crashes continues unabated, the public's fascination and obsession with driving cannot be swayed. The Washington Post highlights data that points to a major cause for nearly all crashes: human error.

"In automotive circles, it's common to hear that 94-percent of car crashes are caused by human error, a fact provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and often used as a preamble when people discuss the coming era of driverless vehicles."

Cities across the U.S. have adopted initiatives to promote the use of public transportation and to regulate traffic speeds. However, despite these approaches, the number of deadly car crashes continues to grow.

According to Maureen Vogel of the National Safety Council, "Unfortunately, our public opinion research has repeatedly shown that people still believe it will happen to someone else, but not to them."

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Car accidents have become commonplace in America