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This is simply wrong in the general case. While the speeds might be lower, they are still high enough to kill. In addition the density of the traffic can be so
by eveningcoffee 9y ago
This is simply wrong in the general case. While the speeds might be lower, they are still high enough to kill.
In addition the density of the traffic can be so high that just a single wrong step can decide your destiny every minute.
- jablan 9y agoDo you have some numbers to support your claims?
- todd8 9y agoYes, From CDC: > In large central metro areas, those aged 35–44 years (2.08), 45–54 years (2.60), 55–64 years (2.60), 65–74 years (3.36), 75–84 years (5.19), and ≥85 years (5.24) had statistically higher death rates than those in the same age groups at other urbanization levels. [1] [1] https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6215a1.htm https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6215a1.htm
- lsc 9y agomost US metros don't have workable public transit; most people drive to get from point a to point b even in our dense metros. Perhaps because even our metros are not dense enough, perhaps for other reasons. I would be open to data that showed there were more traffic deaths in dense areas where most people took public transit, but this isn't it.
- AstralStorm 9y agoDoes this hold adjusted for miles driven?
- eveningcoffee 9y agoWell, my claim was mostly that the speed is not the only factor but also the traffic density.