Re:Why We Can’t Figure Out Why Infrastructure Is So Expensive
by simonebrunozzi on Thursday July 25, 2019 @01:20PM
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> 10,000 - 15,000 unnecessary deaths a year
It's a very strong claim, and I don't believe it.
Total deaths in US for road accidents is ~37,000 per year. [0]. I find it hard to believe that 30-40% of it is caused just by inferior pavement design.
It's a very strong claim, and I don't believe it. Total deaths in US for road accidents is ~37,000 per year. [0]. I find it hard to believe that 30-40% of it is caused just by inferior pavement design.
[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_vehicle_fatality_rate_in...