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U.S. Transportation Fatalities, 1990–2004

Fatalities recorded in all transportation modes are estimated to be 45,026 in 2006. Highway fatalities represented about 95% of these recorded fatalities.

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Year U.S. Transportation Fatalities
1990 47,350
1991 44,321
1992 42,058
1993 42,827
1994 42,587
1995 44,568
1996 44,848
1997 44,474
1998 43,910
1999 44,084
2000 44,384
2001 44,941
2002 45,299
2003 45,126
2004 44,805

Source: U.S. DOT/Research and Innovative Technology Administration