The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that 599 lives may be lost in preventable traffic crashes during the extended holiday period from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
Speeding Claims the Most Lives Since 2007
New data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that speeding-related fatalities increased 8% from 2020 to 2021, reaching a 14-year peak.