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Originally Posted by Binger
Statistics do show that there are more deadly accidents with a 75mph speed limit vs 55mph. The reason for that? Look at how much faster you are driving when you go over the 75 mph limit. When you drive on a 55mph highway people pass you going 65 to maybe about 80ish.
On our trip to Colorado we took I-80 and the speed limit is 75. We drove 80 and we were being passed by people going 85 to 100+.
If some one changes lanes infront of you with out looking and you hit them you're better off at 65 vs. 100.
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The stats show no such thing. States that adopted the 75 MPH limit have death rates have an 10-year annual death average (1996 - 2006) that is LOWER than the previous 10-year average (1985 - 1995). This number is NOT adjusted for miles travelled.
The nationwide average of deaths per 100 million miles traveled has continued to drop every year.
The biggest killer in auto deaths is not wearing your seatbelt. Depending on the year, unrestrained deaths account for between 56% and 70% of total deaths nationwide.