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Speeding

  • When speed increases from 40 to 60 mph, the energy released in a crash more than doubles. 1

  • Speeding related crashes resulted in 13,713 fatalities in 2002. 1

  • The economic costs of crashes that involved excessive speed were $40.4 billion in 2002, which is 18% of total crash costs and an average cost of $144 for every person in the U.S. 1

What you can do:

  • Leave earlier so that you are not in a rush to get to your destination.

  • Do not think that your time is more important than the safety of those around you.

  • Control feelings of anger and frustration.

  • Use the "cruise control" option in your vehicle, if possible.

References:

1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As cited in Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. 2002. Fact Sheet: Speeding. Retrieved on May 30, 2002 from the World Wide Web: http://www.saferoads.org/fs-speed.htm