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Traffic Fatalities Trend Up 7.7%
 
Deaths from motor vehicle crashes rose 7.7% in 2015 according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), cited in Automotive Fleet.
 
A total of 35,200 people died in vehicle crashes last year—up from 32,675 in 2014. 
 
While investigations into causes for the uptick are ongoing, NHTSA officials say 96% of such incidents occur due to driver error or faulty decision making. The agency is promoting public education and tougher enforcement, along with technologies comparable to the GPS systems textile ...