(NPR) As States Locked Down In March, Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate Spiked By 14%

As States Locked Down In March, Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate Spiked By 14%

The CA-110, a highway that's frequently jam-packed with California commuters, saw extremely light traffic in March.



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As States Locked Down In March, Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate Spiked By 14%

In March, likely because of coronavirus restrictions, the number of miles driven decreased by over 18% from the March 2019 level.