In 2013, statistics show that there were 10.35 deaths per 100,000 population in the U.S. caused by motor vehicle accidents. This statistic only includes licensed vehicles on public streets. Even though just one death is tragic, I think that 13 golf cart deaths over 7 years for a community the size of The Villages shows that golf carts are reasonably safe. It is still a good idea to use seat belts and drive defensively.
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