Texas Traffic Fatalities down 11 percent in ’09

Aug 27, 2010 by Andrew

Traffic fatalities in Texas dropped 11 percent in 2009 to the lowest number since 1993, according to data released Tuesday by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Last year, 3,089 drivers or passengers died in traffic-related incidents, 388 fewer than in 2008.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration attributes the decline to safer vehicles, safer roads and motorists driving less.

Officials also cite public safety campaigns about seat belt usage, drunken driving and distracted driving.

Officials say motorcycle deaths were down 19 percent in 2009, to 432. In 2008, 531 people died in motorcycle wrecks.

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