TerjemahanOver the decades, car accident statistics show that the fatality rate has been dropping. For instance, you can look at the number of accident fatalities for every 100,000,000 miles driven. There are more cars and drivers on the road than ever, but this rate has historically been trending down.
That said, there was a recent upturn where the rates slightly rose. This was surprising to many industry experts because modern cars are so safe. They have improved safety features like airbags and seatbelts. They include specific types of safety technology, like backup cameras or forward collision warning sensors. Modern vehicles do much more to keep people safe than cars from the 1970s or 80s—so why is the fatal accident rate now starting to move in the wrong direction?
Technology can’t solve all of the issues
Technology certainly can help keep people safer. Cameras give drivers a wider view and help prevent pedestrian accidents. Blind spot monitors help people avoid mistakes on the interstate.
But technology alone can’t make people safe drivers. They’re still going to make mistakes, like driving too fast for conditions or accidentally running a stop sign. Often, just knowing that they have safety tech in their car makes them feel more complacent. They trust the car to avoid an accident, so they’re more likely to text and drive or browse social media on their phone.
In other words, while tech will continue getting better, serious accidents will continue as long as drivers make these errors. Those who have been harmed need to know how to seek financial compensation.
