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Coronavirus Lockdowns Dramatically Reduce Traffic Accidents and Fatalities

Coronavirus Lockdowns Dramatically Reduce Traffic Accidents and Fatalities

Automobile accidents are a reality of modern life. In many cities across the globe, there are tens of thousands of accidents daily. This is, of course, due to the fact that there billions of people on the road every single day. Many of these accidents are small, but some result in injury or death. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of road traffic accidents has reduced significantly. 

This is due to the simple fact that there are fewer motorists on the road. It has nothing to do with the drivers themselves or the vehicles they’re driving. COVID-19 has forced many people to stay home when they otherwise wouldn’t, and this has led to a dramatic decline in the number of accidents, injuries, and fatalities. 

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