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May 11, 2008
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Fatality Rates by Mode of Travel

Fatality Rates by Mode of Travel, 2001-2003
(Average Deaths per 100 Million
Passenger Miles)

TYPE OF VEHICLE

DEATH RATE

Airlines

0.02

Automobiles

0.77

Vans, SUVs, pickup trucks

0.76

Heavy, light, & other rail vehicles

Not reported

Intercity & commuter railroads

0.03

Intercity buses

0.02

Transit buses

0.03

Source: Injury Facts, National Safety Council, 2005-2006.

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