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Road Deaths Drop as Gas Price Soars

Study estimates $4 gas will prevent 1,000 deaths a month

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(Newser) – The record-breaking gas prices putting the squeeze on American drivers may be a lifesaver for some, reports the AP. Experts crunched 20 years of data and discovered that auto deaths fell 2.3% for every 10% hike in gas prices. When gas went up, people drove slower and bought safer vehicles. Risk-taking young drivers were priced off the roads. They estimate $4 gas will prevent 1,000 deaths a month.

Erick Kelly, a petroleum driver for ConocoPhillips, puts away hoses after filling tanks at a gas station Monday, June 30, 2008, in north Seattle.
Erick Kelly, a petroleum driver for ConocoPhillips, puts away hoses after filling tanks at a gas station Monday, June 30, 2008, in north Seattle.   (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
High gas prices are posted at a Shell gas station in San Mateo, Calif., Thursday, July 10, 2008.
High gas prices are posted at a Shell gas station in San Mateo, Calif., Thursday, July 10, 2008.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
High gas prices are posted at a Shell gas station in San Bruno, Calif., Monday, June 23, 2008.
High gas prices are posted at a Shell gas station in San Bruno, Calif., Monday, June 23, 2008.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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