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Data Shows Rural Disparities in Traffic Deaths

Source
The Daily Yonder
Date
Aug 27, 2024
Summary
Analyzes Fatal Accident Report System (FARS) data to discuss traffic death comparisons for rural and urban counties. Notes reasons for the disparity including emergency response times, speed limits, and risky driving behavior.
Tagged as
Emergency medical services · Health disparities · Mortality · Public health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data