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Statistics of Interest

Gimme the stats, just the stats. Ever wondered how dangerous the world really is? Well here you go.

Drunk driving statistics

Statistics show that IIDs can reduce drunk driving. Learn more about the benefits of ignition interlocks and home alcohol monitoring devices.

10 Statistics That Capture The Dangers of Texting and Driving

On June 8, a report was released stating that Tennessee bus crash that left two young girls and a teacher's aide dead last December was the

Roadkill statistics

Everything you never wanted to know about roadkill! Statistics from a variety of sources show the impact that roads have on wildlife numbers:

51,000
The number of vertebrates killed in and around Saguaro National Park by automobiles each year. Figure includes 1,400 birds, 6,500 mammals, 26,000 reptiles and 17,000 amphibians.

How Do Weather Events Impact Roads?

Weather acts through visibility impairments, precipitation, high winds,
and temperature extremes to affect driver capabilities, vehicle performance
(i.e., traction, stability and maneuverability), pavement friction, roadway
infrastructure, crash risk, traffic flow, and agency productivity. The table
below, summarizes the impacts of various weather events on roadways, traffic
flow, and operational decisions.

Statistics

When teens drive at night they raise their chances of having a car crash. Statistics show that teens are far more likely to be involved in a fatal crash between the hours of 9pm and 6am.

Don't Text and Drive | Texting and Driving Facts

5 Website links to texting and driving stats.

10 Grimly Ironic Texting-While-Driving Car Crashes

Government statistics from 2012 allege that an estimated 421,000 people were injured that year as a result of “distracted driving,” which is 420,989 more than were injured by mass shooter Elliot Rodger.

Top 5 Causes of Accidental Death in the United States - Listosaur | Hungry for Knowledge

Fires, drownings, car crashes and other mishaps are the fifth-leading cause of death in the U.S. Here are the top 5 causes of accidental deaths in the U.S.

U.S. Lightning Deaths in 2016: 1

I mean everyone wants to know the numbers on this one, otherwise how could we calculate how likely winning the lottery is?

Human Shark Bait

Human Shark Facts from the National Geographic Channel. Most shark attacks occur less than 100 feet from the shore mainly around popular beaches in North America (especially Florida and Hawaii), Australia, and South Africa!

The World's Most Dangerous Animals: Top 10 Deadliest Animals | Animal Danger

Find out which of all the animals in the world are the most dangerous to humans and see how many people are killed each year from these vicious animal attacks.

Most Common Construction Site Accidents & Injuries

There are many different ways to be injured on a construction site. Here are a few of the most common types of accidents construction workers face.

Amtrak Derailment Crash Costs Company $265M - Goodwin & Scieszka

Amtrak has agreed to pay $265M to settle over 100 lawsuits from injured passengers and the family members of passengers killed in a 2015 train derailment.

INFOGRAPHIC: Boating Accident Statistics 2015 - O'Bryan Law

Boating accidents are a serious, tragic, and unfortunately common occurrence on the seas today. With pleasure boating, commercial vessels, and offshore rigs all competing for the same space, accidents like collisions between boats and boaters falling overboard are an increasingly frequent sight.