Car accidents are on the decline nationally. There was a 3.9% decrease in deaths last year.
In California fatalities were down 6.3%. In addition, alcohol related deaths were down nationally 3.7% In Pasadena there were 9 deaths in 2006 and six in 2007 at a 33% decrease.
As for alcohol related deaths there were 2 in 2006 and one in 2007 making the decrease 50%.
Injuries from auto accidents also declined.
Some speculate that putting the recent law banning cell phone use while driving has caused the decrease. There has been a general decline over the past five years.
Improved numbers may be due to increased auto safety or a combination of factors.
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Source: Pasadena Weekly
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