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Originally Posted by Pondboy
The repeal of the 55 mph speed limit in 1995 led to an increase in highway deaths
Study: A study found that the increased speed limits after the repeal accounted for an estimated 12,545 deaths over 10 years.
Fatality rates: A study found that fatality rates were 17% higher after the speed limit increases, even after accounting for changes in vehicle miles of travel.
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Traffic Deaths per 100 Million Miles Driven Have Shown a Steady Decrease Over the Years, per NHTSA
