An estimated 42,850 people died in 2002 on the nation's highways, up 1
An estimated 42,850 people died in 2002 on the nation's highways, up 1.7% from 42,116 in 2001, according to preliminary data released April 23 by the U.S. DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The number of fatal crashes increased 1.5% to 38,356 in 2002.