Tag Archives: NTSB

Chart of the Day: US Speeding-related Fatalities by Speed Limit and Land Use

Safety

Bill Lindeke • August 17, 2017

Here’s the most interesting chart IMO from the recent NTSB report on the connection between speeding and fatal crashes in the US. The report is lengthy, and tends to focus on automobile crashes on highways, but there are some interesting takeaways. Here’s the chart itself [emphasis mine]: Here’s how the report describes the data behind […]

Rail Is Safe–What About Our Roads?

Railroads
Safety

Walker Angell • May 20, 2015

Last week’s train crash in Philadelphia was horrific. Fortunately, crashes like this and the associated deaths and injuries are quite rare; despite the horrific nature of these crashes, rail and air are exceptionally safe modes of transportation on the whole. Note: While the data above are accurate it is important to provide some context. […]