DiskDoctr wrote:
The avg person drives FARTHER to work, travel, vacation, walmarts, etc than they did in 1965. There are many more vehicles and drivers on the roads now, too, including two working parents, etc.
That in itself could account for a big portion of that statistical difference.
Not sure how. The statistics I posted is per driven mile, so it does take all of what you said into consideration. And even if it would contribute - would that not mean we would see an INCREASE in the death rate rather than the DECREASE we actually see?