Exactly as Jacob said, when the **** hits the fan, it's worse when the cars are going faster.
However, just the fact that they were going faster doesn't significantly increase the risk of something happening. Speed typically only causes accidents when driving beyond the limits of the driver and/or car under the current conditions. Otherwise, it only makes them worse when they happen.
Of course, the safest speed is whatever allows you to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, have adequate reaction time, and good vehicle control, etc. under the current conditions.
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Call me crazy, but I actually try for mpg with this Jeep:
Typical driving: Back in Rochester for school, driving is 60 - 70% city
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