Transport Topics (May 18, 2022)

Nearly 43,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year, the most in 16 years as Americans returned to the highways after the pandemic forced many to stay at home. The 10.5% jump over 2020 numbers was the largest percentage increase since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began its fatality data collection system in 1975. Forty-four states had increases in traffic deaths in 2021 compared with the previous year, led by Texas, California and Florida. Posting declines were Wyoming, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Maryland and Maine. Rhode Island's figures were unchanged. Fatalities involving at least one large truck were up 13%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices