Deaths Involving motor vehicle crashes have risen as of this year. It is up 13.5% from last year at this time.
People may have been involved in more accidents this year because gas prices and diesel fuel prices have dropped and more people are on the road because it has become slightly cheaper to drive. So naturally you will have more road activity, more congestion and more accidents.
Also, due to the economic state in this country might be a factor. People might be in more of a rush from job to job, or if they need to rush home for their child because they cannot afford a babysitter.