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Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 6 and 33. In 1999 alone, 41,611 Americans died in traffic accidents. That's an average of 114 deaths a day or one death every 13 minutes. In addition to these fatalities, 3.2 million people were injured in traffic crashes. Many of these deaths and injuries could have been prevented by the use of a safety belt. In 1999, safety belts saved an estimated 11,197 lives. If all passenger vehicle occupants over age 4 wore safety belts, another 9,553 lives could have been saved.
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