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Gain a deeper understanding of America's vast system of roadways with these statistics. How have crashes – automotive, air, railway, and more – changed over time? How many bridges are structurally deficient now as opposed to 20 years ago? Get an idea of how the nation fares on travel times commuter delays, vehicle recalls, and more.

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Licensed drivers

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Licensed drivers per 1,000 people aged 16+

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Licensed drivers per 1,000 people

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Vehicle registrations

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Transportation crashes

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Transportation fatalities

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Percent of drivers and passengers using seatbelts in cars

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Estimated lives saved by restraints

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Pilot-reported near midair collisions

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Percent of highway bridges that are structurally deficient

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Hazardous materials transportation incidents

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Vehicle recalls

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Recalled transportation-related items

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Infrastructure

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Transportation capital stock

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Major air carrier delays, cancellations, and diversions

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Average hours of delay experienced per urban highway commuter per year

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Gallons of fuel wasted due to urban traffic congestion per city

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Average cost of urban vehicle congestion per city

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Travel time index average for urban areas

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Highway bridges

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