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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Stobbe

Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds

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Road deaths are declining in the U.S. and worldwide, but lower-income countries aren't experiencing much of the improvement, according to a study published Monday.

Global rates of road injuries and deaths each fell more than 30% between 1990 and 2023, according to the study published in Lancet Public Health, which noted the progress varied from country to country.

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